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Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll walks onto the field after loss to Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Giants coach Brian Daboll, GM Joe Schoen back in 2025

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Three wins proved good enough for the New York Giants to bring back general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for 2025.

Despite a 3-14 season and rumors of a change atop of the organization, Giants co-owners Steve Tisch and John Mara retained the team’s leadership on Monday.

“Now that our season is over, we felt it necessary to make this statement: Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will continue in their respective roles with the organization,” Mara said in a statement. “As disappointing as the results of the season have been, Steve and I remain confident in the process that Joe and Brian have implemented and their vision for our team. We look forward to the future and achieving the results we all desire.”

New York moved on from quarterback Daniel Jones during the season and flipped between backups Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock throughout a losing streak that reached 10 games before a 45-33 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 29. That win bumped the Giants from the No. 1 overall draft pick before they ended the season on Sunday with a 20-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Daboll began his coaching career with a 7-2 record and the Giants reached the playoffs at 9-7-1 in 2022. But they fell to 6-11 in 2023 and opted not to re-sign running back Saquon Barkley in March 2024, when he landed with Philadelphia.

Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and had 15 total touchdowns with the Eagles this season.

–Field Level Media

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) looks to pass the ball during a game between New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

Giants aim to avert franchise record in finale vs. resting Eagles

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With the host Philadelphia Eagles resting key players on Sunday, the New York Giants will attempt to avoid finishing with the most losses in the franchise’s 100-year history.

The Giants (3-13) have never lost 14 games in a season, finishing 4-13 in 2021 and 3-13 in 2017. New York enters Week 18 tied with three other teams (New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns) for the worst record in the NFL.

Although it weakened their shot at the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Giants ended a team-record 10-game losing streak with last weekend’s 45-33 win against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Eagles (13-3), meanwhile, are locked into the No. 2 seed in the NFC and likely will rest 2,005-yard rusher Saquon Barkley and other starters for the playoffs.

“He’ll probably be somebody that rests,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni confirmed Wednesday.

Barkley is 101 yards shy of breaking Eric Dickerson’s NFL single-season record of 2,105 yards, set in 1984.

“Obviously it’s a very special record that’s been standing for a very long time by a great player. It’s a team record that everybody’s involved in. You weigh all those things,” Sirianni said. “But at the end of the day, you just try to do what’s best for the team.

“… We’ve put ourselves in a position to be in this situation … It wasn’t the easiest decision to go through, but we have great people in this building and had a lot of input from a lot of people, players included.”

New York coach Brian Daboll spoke to reporters just before Sirianni announced the plan to sit Barkley, who played his first six NFL seasons with the Giants (2018-23).

“We’ll just prepare like we normally do, in meetings and practice and get ready to play our game,” Daboll said.

“… I’d say they’ve got a good football team, and Saquon’s a good football player. Got a lot of wins, productive, good team.”

Much has changed since Philadelphia’s 28-3 win over the Giants at the MetLife Stadium in Week 7. Daniel Jones was still the Giants’ quarterback and was sacked seven times, finishing with 99 yards on 14-of-21 passing. Jalen Hurts threw a TD pass and rushed for two scores to lead the Eagles.

Jones is now on the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, while Hurts remained in concussion protocol Wednesday. Drew Lock will make his fifth start under center for the Giants on Sunday.

Sirianni said Wednesday that no decision has been made on which quarterback will start against the Giants in light of Kenny Pickett’s rib injury. Tanner McKee or Ian Book could get the nod for the Eagles.

The Eagles, who limited the Giants’ offense to 119 total yards in Week 7, have won six of the last seven meetings between the NFC East rivals, including playoffs.

With a victory, Philadelphia would match the franchise record set in 2022, when the team finished 14-3 and lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.

In addition to Hurts and Pickett, wide receivers A.J. Brown (knee, rest) and DeVonta Smith (wrist, rest) were listed as non-participants in Wednesday’s walk-through practice. The Eagles opened the 21-day practice window for tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) on Wednesday.

Linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (ankle) and right tackle Evan Neal (rib, hip) did not practice Wednesday for the Giants. Defensive tackle Armon Watts is out following knee surgery.

–Field Level Media

Dec 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) throws a pass during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Giants’ offense explodes in 45-33 win, knocking Colts out of playoff race

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Drew Lock matched his career high of four touchdown passes and also rushed for a score and the New York Giants snapped their franchise-record 10-game losing streak with an entertaining 45-33 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.

Malik Nabers had seven receptions for a career-best 171 yards and two touchdowns to exceed 100 receptions and 1,000 yards during his strong rookie campaign. New York (3-13) registered a season best for points scored by more than tripling its league-worst season average of 14.3 per game.

The setback eliminated the Colts (7-9) from the AFC playoff race.

Lock completed 17 of 23 passes for 309 yards and Wan’Dale Robinson and Darius Stayton also had receiving scores for the Giants, who won at home for the first time this season. Ihmir Smith-Marsette returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Joe Flacco started for Indianapolis with Anthony Richardson (back/foot) sidelined and completed 26 of 38 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns. But he also was intercepted twice and lost a fumble.

Jonathan Taylor rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries, Michael Pittman Jr. had nine receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown and Alec Pierce caught six passes for 122 yards and a score.

Indianapolis pulled within 35-33 on Flacco’s 7-yard touchdown pass to Pittman with 6:38 remaining.

The Giants answered with Lock’s 5-yard scramble with 2:57 left to push the lead to nine. After Flacco was picked off by Dru Phillips, Graham Gano tacked on a 30-yard field goal 37 seconds later to put it away.

New York held an eight-point halftime lead before Smith-Marsette fielded the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown to give the Giants a 28-13 advantage.

The Colts answered with Taylor’s 26-yard run to move within eight with 11:03 left in the third quarter.

Flacco threw a 13-yard touchdown catch to Pierce with 10:53 remaining in the game to move Indianapolis within two. A trick play on the two-point conversion failed.

New York increased its lead to nine just more than two minutes later when Nabers caught a short pass at midfield and easily shed two tacklers before sprinting down the right sideline for a 59-yard score.

Lock tossed three first-half touchdown passes as the Giants led 21-13 at the break.

Nabers caught a short pass in the right flat and raced 31 yards for a score to give New York a 7-3 lead with 1:05 left in the opening quarter. He finished the day with 104 receptions for 1,140 yards.

Lock tossed touchdown passes of 32 yards to Slayton and 5 yards to Robinson while increasing the lead to 21-6. Taylor scored on a 3-yard run with 20 seconds remaining.

–Field Level Media

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs with the ball, as New Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) tries to catch him, Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) active vs. Colts

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New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has been dealing with a toe injury, is active for Sunday’s home game against the Indianapolis Colts in East Rutherford, N.J.

Nabers was listed as questionable after missing practice on Thursday and being a limited participant on Friday. He had called himself a game-day decision on Thursday.

Nabers, 21, has been one of the few bright spots for the Giants and leads the team with 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches in 13 games (12 starts). The Giants (2-13) long have been out of playoff contention, while the Colts (7-8) are fighting to stay alive.

“It’s tough on everybody. It’s not just tough on me. It’s tough on everybody,” Nabers said of the team’s troubles. “I’m continuing to keep my mental (attitude) strong, continue to move forward, continue to try to better the team, better myself. Lead by example. I feel like that’s really all we can do in this state of mind that we’re going through.”

Selected sixth overall out of LSU, Nabers has caught 10 or more passes on three occasions but has just one touchdown catch over the past 10 games.

Nabers needs three receptions to join former Giants Steve Smith (107 catches in 2009) and Odell Beckham Jr. (101 in 2016) as the only players in franchise history to haul in 100 receptions in a single season.

The Giants inactives are defensive lineman Cory Durden, inside linebacker Micah McFadden, center John Michael Schmitz, cornerbacks Greg Stroman and Dee Williams, and emergency third quarterback Tim Boyle.

The Colts inactives include quarterback Anthony Richardson, who already was ruled out. The others are defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore, defensive end Isaiah Land, tight end Will Mallory and guard Dalton Tucker.

–Field Level Media

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The pass fell incomplete.

Colts rule out QB Anthony Richardson; Joe Flacco to start

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants because of back and foot injuries.

Richardson did not practice during the week, but head coach Shane Steichen had fallen short of declaring his starter out until Saturday.

Veteran Joe Flacco is expected to make his fifth start of the season in Richardson’s place.

As of early Saturday, the Colts (7-8) still have a shot at a playoff berth, but they’d need to beat the Giants (2-13) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) in Week 18 — and for both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers to lose their games on Saturday — to stay alive.

That Indianapolis even remained in the playoff hunt in Week 17 is surprising, given an unspectacular season from Richardson, who was taken by the Colts with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Richardson, 22, has completed just 47.7 percent of his pass attempts (126 of 264) for 1,814 yards and has thrown more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (8). Still, he is 6-5 in 11 starts.

Richardson’s back and foot injuries are not expected to rule him out of Week 18’s matchup against the visiting Jaguars, according to ESPN sources on Saturday.

Flacco, who turns 40 next month, was 1-3 in four starts earlier this year amid both injury and ineffectiveness for Richardson. Flacco has completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,167 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

Two of the losses were to playoff-bound teams — the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

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Dec 22, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Colts QB Anthony Richardson questionable vs. Giants

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is questionable to start Sunday’s game against the New York Giants because of back and foot injuries.

Richardson did not practice this week, but head coach Shane Steichen fell short of declaring his starter out.

“We’ll see how next 48 hours go,” he told reporters Friday.

If Richardson, 22, is unable to go, veteran Joe Flacco would make his fifth start of the season.

As of Friday, the Colts (7-8) still have a shot at a playoff berth, but they’d need to beat the Giants (2-13) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12) in Week 18 — and for both the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers to lose their games on Saturday — to stay alive.

That Indianapolis even remained in the playoff hunt in Week 17 is surprising, given an unspectacular season from Richardson, who was taken by the Colts with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Richardson has completed just 47.7 percent of his pass attempts (126 of 264) for 1,814 yards and has thrown more interceptions (12) than touchdown passes (8). Still, he is 6-5 in 11 starts.

Flacco, who turns 40 next month, was 1-3 in four starts earlier this year amid both injury and ineffectiveness for Richardson. Flacco has completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 1,167 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions.

Two of the losses were to playoff-bound teams — the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills.

–Field Level Media

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The pass fell incomplete.

Colts need help for playoff shot, while Giants seek end to record skid

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The Indianapolis Colts could show up to the stadium on Sunday with nothing to play for.

Or the scenario may call for a victory so they can remain alive in the AFC playoffs.

Either way, the Colts’ postseason fate hangs on other teams as they enter Sunday’s game against the lowly New York Giants at East Rutherford, N.J.

Indianapolis (7-8) is mathematically alive in the playoff hunt but trails the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos by two games with two contests left.

The Chargers and Broncos both have games on Saturday. If both nine-win clubs win, the Colts will be eliminated and miss the playoffs for the fourth straight season.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is well aware of the team’s predicament and scenarios entering the game against the Giants (2-13), who have lost a franchise-record 10 straight games.

“We still have an opportunity, with some help from other people,” Richardson said. “But we just taking it one game at a time because it doesn’t do us any good if everybody else does what they have to do to help us out and then we don’t go out there and take advantage of it.”

Richardson (back/foot) sat out practice Thursday and the Colts remain confident his ailments will improve. If not, veteran Joe Flacco could be in line to start against New York.

Flacco was just 1-3 as a starter when Richardson was sidelined or benched earlier this season. But Flacco (nine touchdowns, five interceptions) has a superior touchdown-to-interception ratio than Richardson (eight TDs, 12 interceptions) and has completed 66.5 percent of his passes compared to Richardson’s 47.7 percent.

No matter who starts, the game plan will revolve around star running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for 218 yards and three scores on 29 carries during last weekend’s 38-30 home win over the Tennessee Titans.

It was Taylor’s second-most rushing yards in a game behind the club-record 253 he put up against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2020 season.

The Giants are starting Drew Lock at quarterback for the fourth time in the past five games.

Lock underwent an MRI exam on his passing shoulder Monday but no damage was found. He hurt it during Sunday’s 34-7 road loss against the Atlanta Falcons.

Lock is 0-3 as a starter this season and has completed just 52.7 percent of his passes. He has one touchdown and four interceptions in 129 attempts.

“As a quarterback, the ball is in your hands every play and one or two bad plays can change a game,” Lock said of his miscues. “You try to look at them individually, try to learn from each play individually and go onto the next week. Learn from what you did and just have a heavy emphasis on taking care of the ball.”

Giants coach Brian Daboll opted for Lock over Tommy DeVito, who is 0-2 as a starter this season.

Daboll said he made the decision to continue the continuity from last week.

Meanwhile, star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and called himself a game-day decision.

Nabers has 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches as one of the bright spots of the horrendous season.

“It’s tough on everybody. It’s not just tough on me. It’s tough on everybody,” Nabers said of the team’s troubles. “I’m continuing to keep my mental (attitude) strong, continue to move forward, continue to try to better the team, better myself. Lead by example. I feel like that’s really all we can do in this state of mind that we’re going through.”

In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday.

Richardson was one of three Colts to miss practice. The others were tight end Mo Alie-Cox (toe) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee).

In the most recent meeting, the Giants routed the Colts 38-10 late in the 2022 season.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Giants star WR Malik Nabers (toe) says he’s a game-time decision

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New York Giants star rookie wideout Malik Nabers (toe) missed practice Thursday and termed himself a game-day decision.

He also is unsure if he will be able to participate on Friday. The Giants host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

“I’m hoping so, it all depends on how it feels tomorrow, that’s really it,” Nabers said Thursday.

Nabers, 21, has been one of the few bright spots for the Giants and leads the team with 97 receptions for 969 yards and four touchdown catches in 13 games (12 starts).

Selected sixth overall out of LSU, Nabers has caught 10 or more passes on three occasions but has just one touchdown catch over the past 10 games.

Though the Giants (2-13) are mired in a franchise-worst 10-game losing streak, Nabers isn’t down about the situation.

“We’re happy where we’re at,” Nabers said. “Continue to grow every day. A lot of things to fix, a lot of things we can look back on in our rookie year and continue to try to get better for next year.”

In addition to Nabers, running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), cornerbacks Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) and Dee Williams (toe) and safety Raheem Layne (knee) sat out practice Thursday. Quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) was a limited participant.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) reacts with wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) after catching a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Giants WR Malik Nabers, RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. out of practice

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. were listed as non-participants in Wednesday’s practice estimation.

Nabers is nursing a toe injury while fellow rookie Tracy is dealing with an ankle injury.

The Giants (2-13) have lost a franchise-record 10 in a row heading into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts (7-8) in East Rutherford, N.J.

Nabers, 21, leads the team in catches (97), receiving yards (969) and receiving touchdowns (four) in 13 games. He was the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU.

Tracy, 25, leads New York in carries (158), rushing yards (721) and rushing touchdowns (five). He was selected by the Giants in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Purdue.

Quarterback Drew Lock (right shoulder) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, along with safety Dane Belton (knee), offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (wrist), cornerback Dru Phillips (knee), defensive linemen Jordon Riley (knee) and Armon Watts (shoulder).

Defensive lineman Cory Durden (shoulder), defensive back Raheem Layne (knee), linebacker Micah McFadden (neck), center John Michael Schmitz (ankle) and defensive back Greg Stroman (shoulder/shin) did not participate in practice.

–Field Level Media

Dec 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Giants QB Drew Lock to have MRI on injured shoulder

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New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock will have an MRI on his right shoulder after injuring it in Sunday’s 34-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Monday.

The results of Monday’s MRI will help the team decide which quarterback gets the start in Week 17’s matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, Daboll said, continuing a season trend of question marks at the position.

New York has used four different quarterbacks this season, as longtime starter Daniel Jones was benched and later released on Nov. 22.

Lock sat out the Giants’ 35-14 loss in Week 15 to the visiting Baltimore Ravens due to heel and left elbow injuries.

Tommy DeVito started against the Ravens and sustained a concussion late in the second quarter.

Tim Boyle replaced DeVito and completed 12 of 24 passes for 123 yards with one touchdown and one interception in his debut with the team. Boyle had bounced between the practice squad and active roster since New York signed him in November.

The Giants (2-13) will try to snap a 10-game losing skid — the longest in franchise history — on Sunday when they host the Colts (7-8).

Lock, 28, is in his first season with the Giants and is 68-for-129 passing for 624 yards, one TD and four interceptions in six games (three starts).

The Denver Broncos selected Lock in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played three seasons for the Broncos (2019-21) before they traded him to the Seattle Seahawks in March 2022. He has passed for 5,907 yards with a 58.7 percent completion rate, 29 TDs and 27 interceptions in 34 career games (26 starts).

–Field Level Media