Giants’ Tommy DeVito wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Dec 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

The improbable run of Tommy DeVito now includes some silverware.

The New York Giants quarterback was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday for his Week 14 performance against the Green Bay Packers. 

In a 24-22 victory in which he orchestrated the game-winning drive as time expired, the undrafted rookie completed 17-of-21 passes (81%) for 158 yards and one touchdown to go with 71 rushing yards. With a strong second half in which he connected on 10-of-11 attempts, DeVito became the second undrafted rookie since 1967 with a completion percentage of 80 or higher (minimum 15 attempts) in a game. 

He’s also the first starting quarterback since the NFL began tracking the stat line in 1949 to post an 80-plus% completion rating, rush for 70 or more yards, commit no turnovers, and take no sacks. 

His heroics against the Packers increased his and the Giants’ winning streak to three games, pulling them back into the NFC playoff picture. Entering Week 15 against the New Orleans Saints, they sit just one game out of the final Wild Card spot in the conference. 

With it, DeVito is the first Giants rookie quarterback to win three straight starts since Phil Simms reeled off four straight victories during the 1979 season.

This has been a meteoric ride for the 25-year-old, who started the season on the team’s practice squad as their third-string quarterback. Injuries to both Daniel Jones — first a neck issue before suffering a season-ending torn ACL — and Tyrod Taylor, opened the door for him to take the reins. Even with Taylor returning from a rib-cage injury, head coach Brian Daboll has stuck with DeVito.