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Former Giants check-in, Week 10: Tommy DeVito's disasterclass, Daniel Jones duds

ByLior Lampert
New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
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The New York Giants weren't part of Week 10's Sunday slate after appearing on Thursday Night Football. However, they were represented across the NFL — both positively and negatively.

Several former Giants suited up for their current teams. Some were more involved, and some fared better than others. The results were a mixed bag, to say the least.

With New York getting some extra time off, let's check in on a handful of players who once donned the blue, red and white.

Ex-New York Giants round-up, Week 10

QB Tommy DeVito, New England Patriots

Patriots star quarterback Drake Maye left in the first quarter of a 35-10 defeat to the Detroit Lions with an ankle injury and never returned. His departure thrust DeVito into action, and it was all downhill from there.

Frankly, the DeVito-led New England attack was a rough watch. He completed 12 of 24 attempts for 81 yards, a touchdown and an interception, but also lost 37 yards on four sacks. His efforts (or lack thereof) yielded an awful 54.3 passer rating.

Depending on Maye's diagnosis, the Pats may have to turn to DeVito once again. They notably head into the bye in Week 11.

WR Odell Beckham Jr., Minnesota Vikings

Beckham is the newest ex-Giant on this list, having been with the team as recently as late September before getting cut. Minnesota re-signed the three-time Pro Bowler to its practice squad on Nov. 12, just a couple of days after releasing him. The roster gymnastics perfectly encapsulates where he is at this stage of his career: nearing the end.

Having turned 34 earlier this month, Beckham is trying to cling to relevance, yet Father Time isn't having it.

QB Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts

Giants fans fully understood the risks the Colts took by rewarding Jones with a lucrative extension for delivering in a contract year. Big Blue Nation has already seen this movie, and it's going exactly as they expected.

Jones has turned back into a pumpkin following a big payday (again), and the struggles continued in Indianapolis' "Toilet Bowl" victory over the Miami Dolphins. He completed 11 of 22 passes for 108 yards, a touchdown and two INTs, and was fortunate to lose a fumble out of bounds. His second giveaway ended in a pick-six that nearly flipped the contest on its head.

Believe it or not, Jones was the second-best QB on the field when Miami's Kyle McCord, a 2025 sixth-round selection, made his pro debut. Talk about a brutal reality check.

S Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers

Letting McKinney walk in free agency has aged poorly since arriving in Green Bay in 2024. The standout safety has earned All-Pro nods in each of his first two campaigns since leaving East Rutherford. He's remained a force in 2026, recording a league-best sixth interception in the Packers' costly 30-10 home loss to the Vikings.

As always, McKinney was everywhere. He added six tackles, including one for loss, and a pass deflection to his ledger. The Alabama product anchors football's most opportunistic secondary and is showing no signs of slowing down.

TE Daniel Bellinger, Tennessee Titans

One of the many players who joined former Giants head coach Brian Daboll in Tennessee, Bellinger hasn't made much of an impact. His role hasn't grown despite a strong connection to the play-caller and an $8 million average annual value. He did grab touchdown No. 1 as a Titan on a day they fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars, though.

Bellinger has been deployed primarily as a blocking tight end with the Titans, as he was with the G-Men. The veteran caught two of his three targets for six yards and the aforementioned pay dirt trip against the Jaguars.

OT Joshua Ezeudu, Kansas City Chiefs

Ezeudu has quietly been a factor for the Chiefs due to their banged-up offensive line, perhaps more than they hoped. He's given them decent value, considering they only gave up a 2028 seventh-round pick to acquire him from the Giants in August.

A concussion sidelined starting right tackle Jaylon Moore in Week 7, and an ankle issue cost him Kansas City's road victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Ezeudu has been the next man up, and he was part of a protection unit that enabled superstar signal-caller Patrick Mahomes' huge outing.

It was a vintage Mahomes performance. In fact, he enjoyed his first five-touchdown afternoon since 2022! Ezeudu held up decently, allowing two quarterback hurries and two pressures on 59 snaps, per Pro Football Focus ($).

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