The New York Giants secured their first playoff berth since 2016 after a 38-10 Week 17 beatdown of the Indianapolis Colts. The stature of Indianapolis was dismal at that time. The Colts were 4-11-1, had fired their head coach earlier in the season, were on their third starting quarterback, and allowed the biggest comeback in NFL history two weeks prior.
The Giants took a 31-3 lead and revealed the reality of a post-season appearance. Not everyone in MetLife Stadium felt joy, nor did everyone on the Colts mail it in. Former Colt and newly signed New York Giants’ linebacker Bobby Okereke took immense pride in his game and competed till the final whistle blew.