NFL Fans React to Giants Dropping in Draft Order With Win Over Colts

Fans were conflicted with how to feel about this win.

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers celebrates with quarterback Drew Lock after a touchdown reception. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The New York Giants wowed the NFL world on Sunday by beating the Indianapolis Colts 45–33 to snap their 10-game losing streak and eliminate the Colts from the playoffs in the process.

While this win seems like something Giants fans would be jumping for joy over, it has fans conflicted as the team has now dropped in the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Giants looked like the sure pick for the No. 1 selection, but this win makes things trickier. New York now sits with the No. 3 selection.

Fans wanted to check the updated draft order very badly, so much in fact that the website Tankathon, which is dedicated to updating the draft order, crashed as the Giants won.

Drew Lock threw four touchdown passes and scored one rushing touchdown of his own in the win. Fans are having a hard time viewing him as a hero, though.

The New England Patriots now hold the No. 1 spot after their loss on Saturday. The Giants could even drop to the fourth spot if the Cleveland Browns lose later in the day. It's been quite the shake-up.

Here's how fans reacted on social media.

The Giants lose the first overall pick and the Colts are going to miss the playoffs pic.twitter.com/2uDAHnllDA

— Simpsons NFL (@TheSimpsonsNFL) December 29, 2024

Colts/Giants that rare occasion where it’s hard to know which fan base is more furious with the result.

— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) December 29, 2024

Gotta be Giants fans… Colts already had a slim shot at making playoffs this year. Have a young, unpolished, but promising QB and other pieces. If the Giants dont get help with the draft order, this could set them back ANOTHER 5 years or so https://t.co/05q9MOLG2q

— Joe Ceraulo (@TheJoeCeraulo) December 29, 2024

Draft pick wise, this win was harsh for the Giants.

They're currently #3 in the order, and will fall to #4 with a Browns loss today.

They'd need to lose next week and have every team ahead them win next week to get the #1 pick back.

— Lee Sharpe (@LeeSharpeNFL) December 29, 2024

Drew Lock when the Giants need to lose pic.twitter.com/Ar7FsnKcVZ

— Tony Starks 🌚 (@portman7387) December 29, 2024

Drew Lock and Malik Nabers making sure the Giants don't get the 1st pick pic.twitter.com/fpsr3FK7YQ

— #RingerNFL (@ringernfl) December 29, 2024

Giants fans watching Nabers win this game pic.twitter.com/hiuQVTWX2q

— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) December 29, 2024

It’s been 6 years since the Giants won a game their fans wanted them to win or lost a game their fans wanted them to lose

— Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) December 29, 2024

The #Giants went from having the No. 1 overall pick to No. 4 after winning today vs. Indianapolis. https://t.co/UEOeT1cruN pic.twitter.com/OTv0pkmZng

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 29, 2024

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