Giants' Drew Lock Will Be QB1 vs. Saints Amid Tommy DeVito Forearm Injury

Drew Lock will remain the New York Giants' starting quarterback this Sunday at home against the New Orleans Saints, per head coach Brian Daboll to reporters.

On Thanksgiving at the Dallas Cowboys, Lock started in place of Tommy DeVito, who was out with right forearm injury. Daboll told reporters that DeVito is "improving" but will be limited at Wednesday's practice.

DeVito initially got the call to start on Nov. 24 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the Giants benched Daniel Jones, who then requested (and was granted) his release.

DeVito became an overnight celebrity last season when the North Jersey native led the struggling Giants to three straight wins.

His 2024 debut did not go as well, with the Giants losing 30-7 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito went 21-of-31 for 189 yards and took four sacks. He also rushed for 32 yards on seven carries.

During the season, Lock was QB2 behind Jones, with DeVito serving as QB3/the emergency signal-caller. That script surprisingly flipped before the Bucs game, but it appears Lock is the starter for now as the 2-10 Giants, who are tied for the league's worst record play out the string of a lost season.

Lock completed 21-of-32 passes for 178 yards in a 27-20 loss to Dallas. He also rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on four carries.

However, Lock threw a costly pick-six to DeMarvion Overshown that turned New York's 7-6 lead into a 13-7 deficit. He also fumbled the ball away following a sack on a drive to begin the third quarter, and Dallas responded with a touchdown for a 20-10 edge.

The Giants did have some successful drives against Dallas, though. And if Lock can limit the turnovers, the underdog Giants could give the visiting Saints a game.

New Orleans has also had a rough season at 4-8, although the team has experienced a rejuvenation of late under interim coach Darren Rizzi (2-1).

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.