In a decisive moment at MetLife Stadium on Monday night, there’s no room for debate—the New York Giants unequivocally belong to Tommy DeVito now. The undrafted rookie quarterback solidified his position by orchestrating a last-minute, game-winning drive, contributing to a 24-22 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
DeVito showcased his poise and precision by completing all four of his pass attempts for 53 yards. The Giants efficiently moved 57 yards in seven plays during the final 1:33 of the game, culminating in Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as the clock hit zero. This latest chapter adds to the remarkable narrative that is gradually unfolding for DeVito and the Giants.
“I find enjoyment in every moment on the field, regardless of the outcome,” DeVito expressed. “I mean, I enjoy being on the field for any play, no matter the circumstances. So, I just try to savor it.”
With the latest triumph, the New York Giants (5-8) now trail just one game behind five teams, including the Green Bay Packers (6-7), in the race for the final NFC wild-card spot. This remarkable turnaround follows a challenging start to the season when the Giants were 2-7 before turning to DeVito due to injuries to Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor.
DeVito’s impact is evident as he has secured victories in three of his four starts, including three consecutive wins. Notably, he becomes just the third undrafted rookie quarterback in the common draft era to achieve such a feat, joining the ranks of Washington’s Ed Rubbert (1987) and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Devlin Hodges (2019), as per Elias Sports Bureau.
Despite a heroic second-half effort in Monday’s game, DeVito remains grounded and emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure as a quarterback.
“As a quarterback, you have to stay even-keeled through it all. You know, because when you are winning like we are right now, everything is high, and when you are losing, everything is low,” DeVito explained. “So as a quarterback, you have to be able to stay even through it all. So, I take pride in that. It’s something that I’ve grown over, obviously over time, from when I was playing from when I was 5. Throughout high school and college, just continuing to grow that part of my game.”
