Third string Italian quarterback Tommy DeVito leads Giants to third straight win, a breakdown
What Happened
Third-string quarterback Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants leads his team to a dramatic comeback victory on Monday Night Football. With his team trailing by one point late in the fourth quarter, DeVito engineers a game-winning drive, making several clutch throws to put the Giants in field goal position. His proud parents, who have been tailgating and rallying the team all day, watch anxiously as the rookie quarterback calmly marches his team down the field. DeVito's father is quoted saying, "I'm going to tell him, you got to rally your troops. Every week, it's different. This is rally the troops. It's Monday night. You guys haven't played well in prime time, and this is your chance for redemption, the whole team." True to his father's words, DeVito steps up in the big moment, completing several key passes to move the Giants into field goal range. As the Giants' kicker lines up for the potential game-winning field goal, the tension is palpable. The kicker admits he's feeling the pressure after missing an earlier attempt, but he manages to shake it off and nail the kick, giving the Giants a one-point lead with just one second remaining. DeVito's parents and agent erupt in celebration, with his father proudly pumping his fists in the air. The Green Bay Packers make a last-ditch effort to score a touchdown and win the game, but DeVito's defense holds strong, sealing the victory for the Giants. DeVito is mobbed by his teammates and coaches, with the head coach embracing him enthusiastically on the sideline. This come-from-behind win marks the third straight victory for the Giants with DeVito at the helm. The young quarterback has captured the hearts of Giants fans with his grit, leadership, and Italian flair, as evidenced by his family's over-the-top tailgate festivities. DeVito's inspirational performance and his family's unwavering support have made him an instant fan favorite in New York.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentIf you have not been following the Tommy DeVito story, then you are someone that needs to be
following the Tommy DeVito story. It's the best. Third string quarterback, undrafted.
He signs with the Giants. He grew up 12 minutes from the stadium. His parents live 12 minutes
from the stadium. He's staying with his parents. He's got him on a two-game winning streak before
this game where he takes it to the big stage, national televised game. That's his dad and his
agent, and his dad's just handing out kisses. They got everyone in love with the Italian.
The New Jersey Italian stereotype is alive and well with the DeVitos. Listen to these quotes
from his dad. They're awesome. I just want them to see that he's a leader. I want them to see
that he can be counted upon, and that's the most important part about playing quarterback
is the leadership role. They asked his dad what his advice is going to be for his son before the
Monday night football game. He said, I'm going to tell him, you got to rally your troops.
Every week, it's different. This is rally the troops. It's Monday night. You guys haven't
played well in prime time, and this is your chance for redemption, the whole team. What did his dad
and his mom do to help out the team? They threw a giant tailgate in the parking lot and gave them
the full Italian experience. They said, we're giving the whole Italian show. It's going to be
craziness. We're going to give them the Italian theater they've been asking for, 300 chicken
cutlets. Got Italians. We're going to give them the whole Italian show. It's going to be craziness.
Italian sandwiches. Got bagzitti, sausages, peppers, rice balls, everything Italian. I'm
going to have my guys setting up sandwiches with the Italian headbands on. We got an Italian flag
with Tommy's picture on it. They've been begging for it. We're going to give it to them. Oh, boy,
were we begging for it, and look what he's doing. In the second half, he comes out slinging the
ball around. He ran for 71 yards in this game. I believe I might be off by a little bit, but he
ran for a lot of yards, almost scores the touchdown there to tie the game.
In the third, gets it pretty close. Dad's like, hold my beer. Look at that. Look at that. Oh,
my goodness. He was close. Got him close enough. Oh, little flea flicker later on in the game,
and yep, yep, that's caught. Beautiful. Oh, yeah. Yeah. Silent, but steady fist pump from the coach.
Now, third and seven. They're up by one. Need more. Need more. Perfect throw to the corner of the end
zone. The Cubs are up by one. Need more. Need more. Perfect throw to the corner of the end zone.
The Cubs are up by one. Need more. Need more. Perfect throw to the corner of the end zone. The
cop goes down. He flexes over the cop. Oh, and the hands go up immediately. Look at the dad. Look
at the throw. What a throw. Perfect. They take the lead. That's right. That's right. Nothing gets me
more emotional than seeing a proud parent. I get chills every time. I've been watching these
highlights. I get chills every time. Come on. Come on. That's right. That's right.
That's my son. That's my boy. Points. Smiles. Love it. Okay. The Packers, they got a little two-minute
drill going on. They can come back. They want to win the game. They don't give a shit about the
Italian. They're from Wisconsin. They like Olive Garden. That is a touchdown? No. No. Football
rules really came into play back into this game. One foot down. Everyone knows that rule. Not a
touchdown in the NFL. All right. Third and four. Do they get the first?
Yes. All right. They get the first. The go, pack, go. Go, pack, go. They're excited. They're
excited. It's drowned out by the hands of the Italians. Okay. Oh, scrambling. Gets the throw
off. Is that a touchdown? Slaps out of his hand. Did he have possession long enough? Let's see.
Nice throw. Caught. The foot's down. Does he have? Oh, slapped right out of his hand. Bam. What a
play. Boom. What a play. Bam. Nice play. Boom. Nice play. You didn't hold it in. You didn't hold
that ball. No way. Not long enough. No touchdown. Now this one catches it. Oh. Ref goes down.
Everyone's waiting for the ref. Ref. Ref. Hello? Did you see it? Touchdown. Okay. Oh, he broke the
plane. Screaming. Loves it. Let's see. The ball. And does he have both feet down? And the ball's
over the pylon. Okay. Cool. Okay. Yes. Cheeseheads are excited. They go for two and get stuffed. Bam.
A field goal wins it. And Tommy Cutlets is running onto the field to lead his team. Rallying
the troops like his pops told him to do. Quick throw there for some yards. Quick throw there
for the first. Bit by bit. Here we go. First and ten. There's eight yards. Nine yards maybe. Second
down. Let's huddle. Let's huddle. Let's talk. You guys got confidence in me? I got confidence
in you. Let's fucking do it. Here we go. Okay. Second and one. Let's get the one yard.
Psych. Let's get a ton of yards. Boom. Why aren't you covering the receivers? Do you guys
not know Tommy the Vito's there? Oh, Jets fan in the background. Look at these fans though. So
excited. So pumped up. Can't. This guy can't believe it. Tommy Cutlets? This guy like Tommy
fucking Cutlets, man. Relax. Relax, says dad. Calm down. We're good. He makes throws like that
in his sleep. I seen him do it in Pampers. Nice. Nice play though. Stumbled a little bit,
but get it.
That's him in field goal position. They're going to run it a little more, you know, drain the clock,
get the position even better. Playing football. That's the strategy. That's what you do. All
right. Now the kicker's coming in and he's just thinking, oh shit, I missed one. I missed one
earlier in this game. I don't know. Just get it out of my head. Get it out of my head. You got
to shake that out. You got to walk on the field. Just, hey, let's, let's go through the motions.
Let's get it. Okay. There we go. That's a better kick. And let's, let's use that one on the field.
And one second remains on the clock through the uprights.
Tommy Cutlitz takes him on the winning drive. Field goals made. Giants win. Yeah.
We did it. They're going nuts. The whole family section, the agents going crazy. Who's he standing
on? Fist pumping in the air like it's a freeze frame movie ending. Coach and his new quarterback
getting along great. They're hugging out in the sidelines. It's the best story of the football
season for me. Yeah. Simply for that shot.
Love his dad. It gives me chills. It just gave me chills again. I've been editing this for two
days. I've been watching this a lot. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Oh my goodness. Everybody loves Tommy
Cutlitz. We got the shirts. They're flying off the shelves. We got talking Giants podcast. They're
having a blast. It's been a good time. And now you guys are caught up on Tommy Cutlitz. Thank
you for watching. And I thank DraftKings for sponsoring.
The breakdown very much. Appreciate you DraftKings. If you guys enjoy,
you can subscribe to the channel. That helps.