Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Giants’ 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday:
Baker Mayfield performs Tommy DeVito’s signature hand gesture after scoring a touchdown on Nov. 24, 2024. APHero
Baker Mayfield completed 24 of 30 passes for 294 yards.
He was one of four different players to rush for a touchdown, after which he did Tommy DeVito’s trademark pinched-fingers celebration.
Zero
Head coach Brian Daboll’s team looked lifeless and unprepared in all facets of the game.
The spark-seeking quarterback switch from Daniel Jones to DeVito did nothing and Daboll’s risky decision to go for a fourth-and-1 at the Giants 37-yard line in the first quarter backfired and set the tone for disaster.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll walking off the field with quarterback Tommy DeVito. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostUnsung hero
Bucky Irving ripped off 151 yards from scrimmage (87 rushing and 64 receiving) and scored a rushing touchdown.
He had a team-high six catches and a 56-yard run to get the Buccaneers out of trouble once when they were backed up deep in their own territory.
Key stat
205 More offensive yards gained by the Buccaneers (450) than the Giants (245).
Quote of the day
“We played soft and they beat the s- -t out of us today.”
— Giants defensive tackle and captain Dexter Lawrence on the Giants’ effort
