The New York Giants defeated the Indianapolis Colts 45-33 on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium, ending a 10-game losing streak and avoiding becoming the first team in NFL history to go 0-9 at home in a single season. .
It was an impressive and overwhelming victory for the Giants, and one that left many wondering, “Where in the world did that happen all year?”
The offense was methodical and thrived on big plays, the defense suddenly became a takeaway machine, and the special teams unit also had a 100-yard touchdown return courtesy of Ihimir Smith-Marsette.
Will it be enough to save jobs? Time will tell.
Here are the snap counts that contributed to the Giants’ Week 17 victory.
offensive snap:56
defensive snap:77
special teams snaps:32
Running back Devin Singletary once again had a limited role, accounting for just 27 percent of the offensive snap share. Wide receiver Jalin Hiatt was even less used, taking just 10 snaps and not drawing a single target.
Defensively, rookie linebacker Darius Muasau continues to play 100 percent of the snaps due to injuries at his position and is betting on a bigger role in 2025.
For Smith-Marsette, this is not enough. He made a huge impact in just eight special teams snaps, and bringing him back next season should be a top priority.
