Pelé's Cosmos brought soccer spotlight to New York
The sports world lost an all-time icon on Thursday as Brazilian soccer legend Pelé passed away at the age of 82.
Pelé was one of the greatest to ever play the sport. He played in four World Cups for Brazil and is still the only player in history to win three (1958, 1962, 1970).
"I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint," Pelé famously said.
Following a long and successful tenure with Santos F.C. in Brazil (1956-1974) in which he won 10 club titles, the legend went on to finish his career playing three seasons for the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League. (1974-1977).
During the 1977 season, Pelé's final one, the Cosmos played their home games at Giants Stadium. The all-time great's presence helped the Cosmos win their second Soccer Bowl title and set numerous attendance records that season.
Giants Stadium played host to Pelé's last professional game on October 1, 1977, a game that saw the Cosmos take on his former Brazilian team, Santos F.C.
75,646 people jammed into Giants Stadium to watch Pelé score the 1,283rd and final goal of his career, one that spanned across 1,367 matches.
"I believe that love is the most important thing we can take from life, because everything else passes," he said before the game kicked off. "Say with me three times: Love! Love! Love!"
Pelé, one of biggest sports figures of the past century, finished his career with the New York Cosmos, who played at Giants Stadium.
FILE - Soccer player Pele embraces boxer Muhammad Ali during a ceremony honoring the Brazilian soccer star of the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 1, 1977. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
New York Cosmos' Pele (10) is seen heading for the ball despite objections of Ft. Lauderdale strikers Bobby Bell, right, and Ray Lugg, in the background. The Brazilian soccer star went on to score three goals for his team during the match on May 15, 1977 in Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo)
Pele in action during his farewell game with The New York Cosmos in the Meadowland Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey in October 1977. (AP Photo)
FILE - Soccer superstar Pele, waving the flags of Brazil and the U.S., is carried off the field in driving rain by players of both teams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., after his final game, Oct. 1, 1977. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Pele runs out onto the field with two representatives of youth soccer during halftime of the Cosmos reunion game against the Brazilian Masters at night on Sunday, July 21, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FILE - In this May 15 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos' Pele (10) dribbles the ball between Fort Lauderdale Strikers' Bobby Bell, right, and Ray Lugg during NASL soccer game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Pele will watching, not playing, when two franchises that helped get soccer rolling in this country renew acquaintances. The Brazilian great's former team, the Cosmos, visit the Strikers on Saturday, rekindling memories of how more than 70,000 fans used to see them play. (AP Photo/File)
Soccer great Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, left, known as Pele, signs an autograph as he is swarmed by media after a news conference Friday, April 7, 2006, in New York. Pele and former New York Cosmos teammate Franz Beckenbauer will take part in a special tribute to New York soccer before the New York Red Bulls' home-opener against the New England Revolution at Giants Stadium Saturday, April 8, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Pele runs out onto the field with two representatives of youth soccer during halftime of the Cosmos reunion game against the Brazilian Masters at night on Sunday, July 21, 1991 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Soccer great Pele gets a hug from New York Cosmos coach Prof. Julio Mazzei, left at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Friday, April 16, 1982 in preparation for this Sunday?s Cosmos opener. (AP Photo/Seth Rubenstein)
Former Cosmos star, Pele, kicks out the first ball at the Cosmos home opener on Sunday April 13, 1980 at Giants Stadium as referee David Socha signals for the game to begin. The Cosmos went on to win 2-1 in a shootout against the Minnesota Kicks. (AP Photo/ Bill Kostroun
Soccer great Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, center, known as Pele, waves as he leaves a news conference Friday, April 7, 2006, in New York. Pele and former New York Cosmos teammate Franz Beckenbauer will take part in a special tribute to New York soccer before the New York Red Bulls' home opener against the New England Revolution at Giants Stadium Saturday, April 8, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
Pele (10), former Cosmos player, returned to Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey to play in a homecoming game against current New York Cosmos players on Saturday, May 5, 1984 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pele, right, looks to pass the ball while being defended by Andranik Eskandarian. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Pele reacts to the cheers of the crowd after being introduced at the Cosmos Vs. Cosmos homecoming game on May 5, 1984 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game pitted former Cosmos players against current team members. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Former Cosmos star, Pele, sits on the bench after he kicked out the first ball at the Cosmos home opener, on Sunday April 13, 1980 at Giants Stadium. The Cosmos went on to win 2-1 in a shootout against the Minnesota Kicks. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun
Pele, the world famous soccer champion, raises high the silver plate that was presented to him on Sunday, Sept. 1, 1980 in East Rutherford, N.J. Pele had been named the ?Sportman of the Century? by 20 sports newspapers around the world. (AP Photo/Rosana Koundakjian)
Pele, who came out of retirement to play in Wednesday's New York Cosmos Vs. NASL All-Stars exhibition game to honor Beckenbauer, leaves the game after giving Beckenbauer, right, the gift of jersey near the end of the first half on Sept. 24, 1980 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Stubblebine)
Pele waving on the sideline during the New York Cosmos vs. Minnesota game in the Meadowlands on April. 13, 1980 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo)
FILE - In this April 16, 1982, file photo, soccer player Pele, right, gets a hug from New York Cosmos coach Julio Mazzei at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., the day before the Cosmos' opener. Mazzei, who helped persuade Pele to play in the United States and coached the Cosmos to a North American Soccer League title in 1982, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Santos, Brazil. He was 78. (AP Photo/Seth Rubenstein, File)
Pele is greeted by World All-Stars player Roberto Rivelino (10) of Brazil after he arrived on the Giants Stadium field to kick off the exhibition match with the NASL champions, the New York Cosmos on August 30, 1978. Vladislav Bogicevic of the Cosmos applauds. (AP Photo/Stubblebine)
Pele the former New York Cosmos, has a concerned look on his face as he takes in the Cosmos versus the World All-Stars in East Rutherford on Wednesday, August 31, 1978. The All-Stars tied the North American champs at 2-2. (AP Photo/Stubblebine)
Soccer star Pele, second from left, and his son, Edson, on lower bench, huddle with members of New York Cosmos soccer team during exhibition match against Chicago Sting, March 25, 1978 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pele was watching the North American soccer league game from the Cosmos bench. (AP Photo/Carlos Rene Perez)
Pele elbowed by cosmos goalie Frel Yasin in second half as both try for ball, Pele playing for Santos on Oct. 17, 1977 his farewell game with the New York Cosmos at East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/ Richard Drew)
Pele cries into hands during ceremonies on Oct. 17, 1977 at ceremonies at East Rutherford, N.J. at his farewell game with the New York Cosmos. (AP Photo/ Richard Drew)
New York Cosmos Pele in action during his final game at Giants Stadiium on Oct. 17, 1977 at East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Soccer great Pele, who played his last game last week, watches soccer match between the New York Cosmos and the team from the People?s Republic of China on Saturday, Oct. 8, 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. At left is his wife Rose, and at right is Jay Emmett of Warner Communications, owner of the Cosmos. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Pele's last game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Pele's last game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Robert Klein)
Pele's last game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Robert Klein)
Pele's last game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Pele appears at an exhibition game, his farewell game, between the New York Cosmos and the Santos of Brazil in the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo)
Pele appears at an exhibition game, his farewell game, between the New York Cosmos and the Santos of Brazil in the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo)
World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali sits with Dondinho Arantes do Nascimento, Pele’s father, during the pre-game ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Pele played his last game after the ceremonies. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Pele's last game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Robert Klein)
Pele appears at an exhibition game, his farewell game, between the New York Cosmos and the Santos of Brazil in the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo)
Pele is surrounded by New York Cosmos teammates after his first half goal during Pele?s final game against his former Brazilian team Santos at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977. Joining the jubilation are Cosmos Nelsi Morais, left, and Rildo, lower right. Others unidentified. (AP Photo)
Pele appears at an exhibition game, his farewell game, between the New York Cosmos and the Santos of Brazil in the Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo)
Pele is carried off the Giants Stadium field by teammates as he waves to the over 76,000 soccer fans in the stands in East Rutherford on Oct. 1, 1977. (AP Photo/Joe Bereswill)
The great Pele covers his eyes as he cries during ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977 at Giants Stadium at East Rutherford, New Jersey where he played his last game. He is comforted by teammate Carlos Alberto, a former World Cup team captain. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Pele, playing for his old Santos team, tries to head the ball past Shep Messing, New York Cosmos goalie, left, during the second half of Pele's final game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. In foreground is Carlos Alberto of the Cosmos. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Jeff Carter, son of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, gives Pele a plaque thanking Pele for his contributions while playing for the New York Cosmos during ceremonies before Pele's last game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977 at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/RED)
Pele is carried off the Giants Stadium field after his final soccer game Saturday, October 1, 1977 by teammates of the New York Cosmos and Santos of Brazil. Smiling and looking up at Pele are Giorgio Chinaglia of Italy and Erol Yasin of Turkey, center. Pele waves the United States flag in the driving rain. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The scoreboard at Giants Stadium tells the story of Pele's last game as some of the more than 76,000 fans that crowded the stadium leave after the game on Saturday, Oct. 1, 1977 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, that driving rainstorm. Cosmos won 2-1 over Santos of Brazil in the game that saw Pele play on both sides, one each half. (AP Photo/Joe Bereswill)
Pele is carried off the Giants Stadium field after his final soccer game Saturday, October 1, 1977 by teammates of the New York Cosmos and Santos of Brazil. Smiling and looking up at Pele are Giorgio Chinaglia of Italy and Erol Yasin of Turkey, center. Pele waves the United States flag in the driving rain. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Soccer star Pele, of the New York Cosmos, listens to the star-spangled banner prior to playoff game between the cosmos and the Rochester Lancers on Wednesday, August 24, 1977 in Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Soccer has now become the fastest growing sport in America. (AP Photo/ Ray Stubblebine)
FILE - Soccer player Pele embraces boxer Muhammad Ali during a ceremony honoring the Brazilian soccer star of the New York Cosmos at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J., Oct. 1, 1977. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died in Sao Paulo on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. He was 82. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
New York Cosmos soccer star Pele (#10) in action on July 23, 1977 at Giants Stadium at East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Pele, star of the New York Cosmos, is a study of intensity as he tries to control the ball near the Connecticut Bicentennials goal in the second half on Sunday, August 1, 1977 in East Rutherford, New Jersey at Giants Stadium. Sunday was Pele?s last appearance before the home fans in a regularly scheduled North American Soccer League game. He should appear in several playoff games at the Stadium however and in an exhibition game in which he will also play for his old Brazilian team, Santos. (AP Photo/ Ray Stubblebine)
New York Cosmos Mike Dillon and Italy Lazio?s Giuseppe Wilson, make and aerial attack as the go for a header during the first half action at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford on Wednesday, June 1, 1977. Watching the action foreground is Cosmos? Pele. (AP Photo/CRP)
Mike Connell of the Tampa Bay Rowdies leaps across the rain-soaked astro turf of Giants Stadium to steal the ball from the New York Giants' Pele, behind him, during the NASL Playoff Game at night on Wednesday, August 10, 1977 in East Rutherford, N.J. Pele got the ball enough to score two goals and lead the Cosmos to a 3-0 victory. (AP Photo/RFS)
Pele, of the New York Cosmos, leaps in the air after scoring against the Connecticut Bicentennials at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 31, 1977. The Cosmos won 3-1. The game was Pele?s last regular season appearance at the Stadium, but he should play in two North American Soccer League playoff games at the Stadium. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
FILE - In this June 2, 1977, file photo, New York Cosmos' Jomo Sono, left, kicks the ball over Lazio's Giuseppe Wilson during the second half of the exhibition game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Though thrilled that the World Cup has come to his homeland, South African soccer great Jomo Sono can't help but look back to his glory days in the apartheid era and wonder what might have been. Once a teammate of Pele's with the New York Cosmos, Sono and several brilliant contemporaries never got the chance to play for their country because of the international sports boycott. (AP Photo/CRP, File)
New York Cosmos forward Pele, right, takes control from the Dallas Toronto in afternoon on Sunday, April 25, 1977 in East Rutherford, N.J. In pursuit for Dallas is Roy Turner during the NASL game at Giants Stadium won by the Toronto in overtime 2-1. (AP Photo/RED)
Pele, star forward of the New York Cosmos, goes after the ball after Mike Connell of the Tampa Bay Rowdies failed to block him in the second half of on Sunday, April 3, 1977 in East Rutherford, N.J. NASL game at Giants Stadium. New York won 2-1. (AP Photo/RFS)
Soccer great Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, known as Pele, smiles while taking questions during a news conference Friday, April 7, 2006, in New York. Pele and former New York Cosmos teammate Franz Beckenbauer will take part in a special tribute to New York soccer before the New York Red Bulls' home opener against the New England Revolution at Giants Stadium, Saturday, April 8, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
New York Cosmos star Pele runs onto field after his introduction before a crowd of 73,669 prior to game between Cosmos and Rochester Lancers Wednesday night, August 25, 1977 in Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. Soccer has become the fastest growing sport in America. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
Waving the flags of Brazil and the U.S. in a driving rain, soccer superstar Pele is carried off the field by players of both teams at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 1, 1977 after his final game. Pele played for both teams in the exhibition -- the New York Cosmos and Santos, his former team in Brazil. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
New York Cosmos' Pele (10) is seen heading for the ball despite objections of three unidentified Ft. Lauderdale defenders. The Brazilian soccer star went on to score three goals for his team during the match on May 15, 1977 in Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo)
Brazil's world famous soccer star Pele,raises high the silver plate that was presented to him in East Rutherford, N.J, on Sept. 1, 1980. Pele had been named the "Sportsman of the Century", by 20 sports newspapers around the world. (AP Photo)
Rochester Lancers' goalie Jack Brand (1) goes up to block a shot on Sunday, April 17. 1977. Other players are Cosmos' Bob Smith (12), Lancers' Nick Mitjatovic (5); and Lancers; Messias Timula (6). Cosmos' Pele is at right out of the action. Cosmos won 2-0 in their opening game at home in Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/MG)
Soccer superstar, Pele, 10, is seen in action in East Rutherford, N.J., June 2, 1977. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Soccer star Pele leads members of the New York Cosmos in a one-legged hop exercise during a trailing session in Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday, July 26, 1977. The Cosmos play the Washington diplomats at Giants stadium on Wednesday. (AP Photo/David Pickoff)
New York Cosmos star, Pele (10) guides the soccer ball past Roberto Aguirre of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers during the first half of the quarter-final game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, August 14, 1977. (AP Photo)
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CORRECTS TO MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014 FROM TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2014 - New York Giants wide receiver Corey Washington, right, catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Indianapolis Colts' Josh Gordy (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive back Mike Adams (29) during an NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indianapolis won 40-24. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants defensive end Robert Ayers (91) during a week 9 football game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the Indianapolis Colts take on the New York Giants during a week 9 football game on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Corey Washington (88) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Indianapolis Colts' Josh Gordy (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) rushes for a gain as Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) defends during an NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indianapolis won 40-24. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts' Mike Adams (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams (44) runs away from Indianapolis Colts' Darius Butler (20) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) talks with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) after a week 9 football game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
CORRECTS TO MONDAY, NOV. 3, 2014 FROM TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2014 - New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) catches a pass in front of Indianapolis Colts' Mike Adams (29) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin gives a hug to former New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) after a week 9 football game against the Indianapolis Colts on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Monday, November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indianapolis won 40-24. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) runs away from Indianapolis Colts' Andy Studebaker (58) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (21) attempts to intercept a pass intended for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) during a week 9 football game on November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants tight end Larry Donnell (84) scores a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts defensive back Mike Adams (29) during an NFL football game at MetLife Stadium on Monday, November 3, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Indianapolis won 40-24. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
New York Giants running back Andre Williams, front center, scores a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts' Mike Adams (29) and Sergio Brown (38) react during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Scott Simonson (82) dives in for a touchdown under Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs with the football as he is tackled by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (94) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. The Colts won 28-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. The Colts won 28-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) tries to strip the ball from New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the football during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. The Colts won 28-27. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch during a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) following a week 16 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) runs against Indianapolis Colts cornerback Pierre Desir (35) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) reacts during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) tries to get past Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Matthew Adams (49) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)]
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. (Aaron Doster via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) chases down New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore (23) chases down New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants free safety Curtis Riley (35) intercepts a pass in the end zone against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts free safety Malik Hooker (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) makes a catch over Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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