Giants starting Taylor over DeVito vs. Rams
Tommy DeVito's Cinderella story has come to a close.
The New York Giants are starting veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor for Sunday's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Wednesday, including Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
DeVito became a fan favorite after winning three straight starts between Weeks 11 and 14. However, his performances have cratered over the last two weeks, both losses.
The undrafted rookie quarterback was benched in Monday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at halftime after completing nine of his 16 passes for 55 yards. Taylor finished the contest, throwing for one touchdown and one interception as the Giants lost 33-25.
Daboll said postgame that he benched DeVito in hopes of sparking the team. New York outscored Philadelphia 22-13 in the second half.
DeVito stated that he believes he showed he belongs in the NFL during his starting run.
"(I proved) that I belong in the NFL specifically," he said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "Just to go out and prove that to myself, to the younger me, to the me that was training to be here up until this point, that is all it is."
Taylor has started three games this season in place of the injured Daniel Jones, going 1-2. He's tallied three touchdowns to one pick while adding 119 yards on the ground.
After making the playoffs last season, the Giants are 5-10 entering Week 17.