Tommy DeVito, the undrafted third-string quarterback for the New York Giants, turned heads again on Monday Night Football. A local kid from 12 minutes away, DeVito still lives with his parents—and they’re fully onboard the hype train. His dad, Tony, leaned into the full Italian storyline, throwing a massive tailgate with 300 chicken cutlets, sausage and peppers, and Italian flags with Tommy’s face on them. Before the game, Tony told his son to rally the troops. Tommy listened.
On the field, DeVito delivered. He ran for over 70 yards, made big throws, and led the Giants to a dramatic win against the Packers. A flea flicker set up a key touchdown, and a perfect throw on third and seven gave the Giants a late lead. He flexed in celebration and his dad lost it in the stands. Green Bay responded with a scoring drive, but failed the two-point conversion. That opened the door for DeVito to engineer a final drive. He methodically led the team downfield with short passes and smart runs, setting up the game-winning field goal with one second left on the clock.
The Giants won. The crowd lost their minds. DeVito’s family celebrated like they just won the Super Bowl. His story has become one of the NFL’s most entertaining subplots this season, blending unlikely heroism with hometown pride and a full dose of Italian flair. Tommy “Cutlets” DeVito has arrived, and New York can’t get enough.