Tommy DeVito Struggles in Relief Appearance After Drake Maye's Injury
Tommy DeVito Struggles in Relief Appearance After Drake Maye's Injury
Tommy DeVito endured a difficult relief outing in his first extended action since 2024, throwing for just 81 yards with an interception after taking over for starter Drake Maye. The Patriots fell to the Detroit Lions 35-10 in Munich as Maye exited early with an ankle injury.
Tommy DeVito faced a challenging debut in his first extended playing time since 2024, completing just 12 of 24 passes for 81 yards and one interception during the New England Patriots' 35-10 defeat to the Detroit Lions in Munich.
DeVito entered the game late in the first quarter after starter Drake Maye was forced out with an ankle injury. Maye limped off the field following a sack by Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, who also suffered a knee injury while celebrating and did not return.
The 28-year-old DeVito, who previously made 12 appearances with eight starts for the New York Giants between 2023 and 2024, attempted only eight passes over the past two seasons in New England, all in mop-up duty earlier this year. In his relief role against Detroit, he managed to throw a 10-yard touchdown pass to running back Lan Larison with 12:40 remaining in the fourth quarter.
The Patriots' offense struggled throughout the contest, amassing only 151 total yards of offense compared to 494 by the Lions. DeVito's performance marked a stark contrast to his previous limited action in New England, where he had not seen significant snaps since the early part of the season.
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