Tommy DeVito's playing status in doubt for Cowboys game

In the United States, the New York Giants are dealing with a quarterback crisis as Tommy DeVito's health remains a question mark ahead of their Thanksgiving game against the Dallas Cowboys. After taking significant hits in a recent loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 24, 2024, DeVito was listed as questionable for the upcoming matchup, mostly due to an unspecified injury. He was not able to participate in the Giants’ walkthrough practice on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and he did not travel with the team to Dallas on the same day as he underwent further evaluation. DeVito was unexpectedly named the starting quarterback only a week prior after the Giants released their previous starter, Daniel Jones. This was DeVito’s first start of the season as he had been serving as the third-string quarterback for most of the campaign. Upon learning he would be starting, DeVito faced the pressure of performing well under challenging circumstances, especially given that the team had just four days to prepare for the next game. Backup options were limited for the Giants, as Tim Boyle was named the backup in DeVito’s absence. Boyle had spent the initial part of the season as the second-string quarterback but had been demoted after DeVito’s surprise promotion. The team’s offensive line also struggled, as they would be missing their starting tackles, increasing the pressure on the remaining players and the game plan. In his remarks following the game against the Buccaneers, DeVito mentioned that such physical tolls from the previous game usually result in soreness the following days. He noted that Mondays tend to be sore, with Tuesdays often being the worst day. This short recovery period required to face off against the Cowboys further complicates his availability, as it may not offer sufficient time to adequately heal and prepare for the game, which adds further strain on the team's chances during this critical playoff season.