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Daniel Jones Benched Ahead of Buccaneers-Giants Game, Backup QB Will Start

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not be facing Daniel Jones when they play the New York Giants on Sunday.

River Wells

Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Aug 24, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) runs with the ball against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images / Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the New York Giants coming off their Week 10 bye, traveling to East Rutherford, New Jersey, to face the struggling NFC East squad. But when they do, they won't be facing the quarterback they were expecting to face at the beginning of the year.

As many expected over the bye week, the New York Giants are making a change at quarterback. They'll be sending Jones to the bench, and in his place, will start former Syracuse and Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Giants will go with DeVito over Drew Lock, who the team acquired in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. So far, DeVito has thrown for 1,101 yards, 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in 9 games so far across his career.

Tampa Bay's preparation will now need to pivot from Jones to DeVito ahead of their game this Sunday. The Bucs need to go on a stellar run in this back half for any real chance of making the playoffs, and it will start against the Giants and their new starting quarterback.

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River Wells
RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.