New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito will return under center after Daniel Jones has been benched coming out of the team's bye week. The Giants sit at 2-8 which is the worst record in the entire NFC through almost 11 weeks. To make matters worse, they've scored the least amount of points in the NFL with 156. Enter Tommy Cutlets, who captured a lot of hearts last season as an underdog, heartwarming story. He guided the Giants to a 3-3 record during his starts while accumulating 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions on a 64.0% completion percentage along with 195 yards and another score on 36 attempts.
ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan reports that the New York Giants will keep three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster to begin the 2024 regular season, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It means that QB Tommy Devito will stick on the roster behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock. DeVito has made the team after going 14-for-27 for 103 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the preseason finale last Saturday against the New York Jets. You can't blame the G-Men for keeping the 26-year-old signal-caller around with Jones coming off a torn ACL this year and with Lock hurting his hip in the preseason opener. The former undrafted free agent out of Illinois was forced into action last year because of Jones' injury, appearing in nine games (six starts) while throwing for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns and three picks on his 178 pass attempts. DeVito is off the fantasy radar.
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito could be released when rosters trim down on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. DeVito was sacked eight times during the Giants' preseason finale and completed just over 50 percent of his pass attempts, which is not a great result for someone fighting to keep their job. Rapoport notes that DeVito previously expressed confidence in being signed by another team if the Giants cut him, but that's not necessarily a given following Saturday's performance. Of course, New York will keep Daniel Jones and Drew Lock on their roster, so DeVito's stint in the Big Apple hangs in the balance. If the Giants opt to roster just two quarterbacks, DeVito will be looking for a new job.
Tommy DeVito Sacked Eight Times In Preseason Finale
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito was called on to go the distance in Saturday's preseason finale. DeVito went 14-for-27 but gained only 103 yards through the air and took five rushes 48 yards in the loss to the Jets. All game long DeVito had to contend with an aggressive pass rush and with all of the Giants' starters sitting, the pocket was quick to break down and the Giants' down roster receivers could not get open. The result was DeVito getting sacked eight times, the last one derailing his two-minute drill at the end of the game. It was a mediocre day for the quarterback trying to prove his worth before rosters are cut to 53 players on Tuesday. Drew Lock's ailing hip might improve DeVito's odds but even if he makes the team he will have no fantasy value behind Lock and starter Daniel Jones.
Tommy DeVito Throws For 92 Yards In Preseason Opener
New York Giants third-string quarterback Tommy Devito was thrown into the fire in the team's preseason opener against the Lions after Drew Lock (hip) exited early with an injury. While he didn't light up the stat sheet, he managed to steady the ship. DeVito went 8-for-15 with 92 passing yards, showing flashes of composure but failing to find the end zone. The young quarterback also chipped in two yards on four rushes, but his legs weren't much of a factor. DeVito's performance was far from fantasy-relevant, but he did what backup quarterbacks are supposed to do: keep the offense moving without making costly mistakes. While his yards per attempt won't supplant Daniel Jones, DeVito's ability to avoid turnovers is a positive takeaway. If Lock's injury lingers, DeVito may see more snaps in training camp and the final two games.
Tyrod Taylor Injured Sunday, Replaced By Tommy DeVito
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (thumb) exited during the first half of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and is officially questionable to return. He was replaced by rookie Tommy Devito, who returns under center after totaling 1,087 passing yards, nine total touchdowns, and three interceptions from Weeks 8 through 16. At this point, it's too early to tell whether Taylor will be able to return, but it's worth noting that the injury was to the thumb on his throwing hand. Therefore, if he does re-enter the contest, he'll likely have to play through pain.
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito endured a regrettable first half in Monday's matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles and was not given the chance to redeem himself. The Giants' coaching staff opted to turn to veteran Tyrod Taylor. DeVito finished the game with nine completions for 55 yards and no touchdowns. He also added one rush for five yards. Coach Brian Daboll declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 17 when the Giants host the Los Angeles Rams.
Tommy DeVito Remains A Low-End QB2 Against Philadelphia
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito took a step back against New Orleans in Week 15 and could face a similar uphill challenge against the Eagles on Monday afternoon. The undrafted rookie has been sacked 35 times in seven appearances, including seven last week. While Philadelphia is middle-of-the-pack for sacks this season, the defensive line is widely regarded as the strength of their defense. Sacks won't hurt DeVito's fantasy production (in most formats), but it does put the New York offense behind the chains, which decreases his touchdown odds. That's where DeVito does his damage in fantasy football, as he's failed to top 200 passing yards in four of five starts. The Eagles do allow the second-most fantasy points to the position, so he could hit that mark again this week. He should only be used in 2QB or Superflex formats.
New York Giants rookie quarterback Tommy Devito had a rough game in the Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints and was sacked seven times, but the Giants plan to keep him as their starter under center heading into a Week 16 date with the Philadelphia Eagles next Monday night, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Daboll also said DeVito is sore but OK after having to leave the game briefly to be looked at by trainers. The 25-year-old is now 3-2 as a starter after going 20-for-34 for 177 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers on Sunday against the Saints. DeVito has exceeded expectations as an undrafted rookie thrown into the fire and is able to make plays with his legs, but he could be in for a second straight tough game in primetime next week against the division-leading Eagles.
New York Giants quarterback Tommy Devito threw for 177 yards off 20-for-34 passing in Sunday's loss to the Saints. He added four carries for 36 yards. The 25-year-old has played relatively well since taking over under center for the G-Men, passing for 855 yards, eight touchdowns, and three picks while completing 65.9% of his throws in seven appearances this season. However, there are many calling for DeVito to head back to the bench in favor of Tyrod Taylor, who recently returned from a rib injury. But that won't happen, with head coach Brian Daboll stating postgame that DeVito will remain the team's starter. Nonetheless, DeVito isn't the worst fantasy quarterback on the planet. Yet, he's not the most reliable option, either. But he still can be useful for multi-quarterback formats for those willing to take a risk from week to week.
Tommy Devito
• QB
•
Giants
