Aside from the fact that DeVito pulled off a semi-costly business decision in which his agent allegedly doubled the quarterback’s
appearance fee after reaching a preliminary (but non-contractual) agreement with a local pizzeria/bakery, the real trouble for the Giants has been on the field.
DeVito completed 58.8 percent of his 34 pass attempts for 177 yards and no touchdowns. While he didn’t cause any turnovers
and remained poised in the pocket despite having to deal with an offensive line that did not bring its A-game, he also couldn’t
move the offense the way he had in the three-game winning streak, as the defense didn’t produce any short fields for him as it had over the streak.
DeVito was also working without a run game that couldn’t muster more than 60 yards, more than half of those gained by DeVito himself.
With the Saints loss in the books, DeVito and the Giants will head to Philadelphia for a Christmas Day matchup against the
suddenly reeling Philadelphia Eagles, losers of three in a row, including a 20-17 loss to the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
The Week 16 matchup between the Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, who coincidentally are eager to win after suffering three straight losses (despite their 5-1 home record this season), will likely determine the team’s mental and physical status.
The Giants, who are ranked 25th this week in the MMQB power rankings, still have three games yet to play and lead the Jets, Titans,
Panthers, Chargers, Commanders, Cardinals, and Patriots. The 10-4 Eagles, who Orr ranked sixth despite their decline, are still in the running for the NFC title, which would give them home-field advantage during the postseason and a first-round bye.
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