Giants’ Tommy DeVito set for battle with college rival Sam Howell

Tommy DeVito will be facing off against an old college foe on Sunday, and one that has proven a young third-string quarterback can make his way up the ranks.

DeVito and Sam Howell faced off once in a Syracuse-North Carolina game on Sept. 12, 2020, that left the Giants quarterback wanting more in a 31-6 blowout loss for Syracuse.

Giants defensive coordinator Wink Martindale said Washington will be a “tough challenge” for his defense, saying Howell has made a marked improvement since early in his career.

Sam Howell of the Washington Commanders leads the NFL with 2,783 passing yards this season.

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Howell had appeared in just one game in his rookie year after he was drafted in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft as a third-string option behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke.

Against the Giants earlier this season, Howell threw for 249 yards, going 22-for-42, no touchdowns, one interception and was sacked six times.

The two will face off again at FedEx Field where Howell is fighting to keep the Commanders (4-6) in playoff contention in his second year in the league.

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