5 best Giants plays in 2023 despite the 4-8 record
By Zak Musso
3. Tommy DeVito with a dime to Saquon Barkley
Speaking of DeVito's throw to Barkley against Washington, come on, this was downright sensational from the rookie quarterback. You also have to give No. 26 a ton of credit as he was able to make the catch AND hang on to posession after taking a massive hit:
I mean this is a beautiful pass from Tommy Devito. A great job by Saquon Barkley to hold onto this football.
— Talkin’ Giants (@TalkinGiants) November 19, 2023
A first quarter touchdown, and now the Giants lead 7-0 pic.twitter.com/OrDrc4OoUl
This play is incredible for two reasons. Number one: the throw and ball placement. If the New Jersey kid places the ball anywhere but exactly where he did, it's an incompletion or even an interception. He just dropped it straight into a bucket.
When Barkley first entered the NFL, he was explosive as a pass-catching back. We haven't seen that as much in recent seasons, but his two-receiving touchdown performance against Washington shows that he still has that ability. He ran a tremendous route and snagged the ball with his fingers despite taking a major lick. The touchdown was also the first first-quarter touchdown of the Giants season.