Drew Lock led the New York Giants to a surprising win in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Giants came into this on a franchise-record 10-game losing streak and were in sole possession of the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Lock’s stunning performance against the Colts has put the Giants out of the first pick in the upcoming draft. New York is expected by many to draft a quarterback, but this win against the Colts might make it tough for the franchise to get its successor.
Giants Fans React to Drew Lock Leading the Team to Win in Week 17
The Giants fans on social media were quite upset that Lock had the best game of his career in the worst possible moment. Some fans wanted the Giants to lose the game to remain in position to have the first overall pick, but the Week 17 win has changed everything.
Here are some of the reactions from fans:
Drew Lock public enemy #1 lmao lost sanders/ward https://t.co/bu9x7wtSw3
— Yorch (@georgeous94) December 29, 2024
“Drew Lock just set the Giants back another 4 years,” said a fan.
Another fan added, “Drew Lock is going to be the number 1 villain in New York.”
Gotta be the dumbest decision ever https://t.co/dgUHikqagt
— Head of the Table (@ShowTimeChapo) December 29, 2024
“Drew Lock ruined my team’s future. I will never forgive him,” wrote a fan.
We can’t even tank right . I’m in HELL https://t.co/HiqpCaCegG
— BD 🍃 (@KingBryy25) December 29, 2024
In the 45-33 win against the Colts, Lock was 17-of-23 passing for 309 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed in for a touchdown and completely dominated Indianapolis’ defense.
Lock will be a free agent after this season, and this performance could make him a little more money than he would have expected to make heading into this week. If the Giants miss out on the quarterback of their choice in the draft, Lock could be the NFC East team’s starting quarterback next season while the team sets its eyes on the future, maybe getting Arch Manning in 2026.
Things Could Get Worse for the Giants in Week 18
The Giants will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. The Eagles have already won the division and could rest their starters in the final game of the regular season. If that happens, New York could win another game and fall further down in the NFL Draft order.
Moreover, if the Eagles play their starters, then Saquon Barkley could attempt to break the NFL’s all-time single-season rushing yards record against his former team, the Giants. Barkley needs 101 rushing yards to break Eric Dickerson’s record. If he is able to break the record in Week 18, it will further highlight the Giants’ decision to let the star running back walk in free agency.
Lock’s performance against the Colts has put the team in a difficult spot. Shedeur Sanders recently hinted at his interest in playing for the Giants. If New York wants to get the Colorado quarterback, the team may have to trade away multiple picks to move up in the draft.
General consensus is that the upcoming draft class doesn’t have multiple elite prospects at the quarterback position, with Sanders and Cam Ward viewed as the most worthy of getting drafted early. If the Giants win in Week 18, they might abandon the pursuit of drafting a quarterback in 2025 and improve other positions on the team.