Gray runs for 2 touchdowns as the Giants beat the Lions 14-3 in a preseason game with few starters
Tommy DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Eric Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard as the Giants beat the Detroit Lions 14-3 in a preseason opener limited to mostly backups
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the starters on both teams getting a chance to rest in the preseason opener, second-year pros Tommy DeVito and Eric Gray used the opportunity to make a case for themselves in the eyes of coach Brian Daboll as the New York Giants posted a 14-3 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
DeVito replaced an injured Drew Lock late in the first quarter and led New York on two first-half scoring drives that Gray capped with runs of 48 and 1 yard in game that clearly should help them move up on the depth chart.
“Every day is a step in the right direction,” said DeVito, who finished 8 of 15 for 92 yards. "Try to build off it every single time I go out on the field and have the opportunity to be on the field.”
DeVito, who became a local hero when he made the roster last year as an undrafted free agent and then started six games after Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor were hurt, said he simply knows a lot more his second season and there is less anxiety.
