It is probably wise not to look beyond Sunday, when Tommy DeVito starts again at quarterback for the Giants and gets to see what the Bill Belichick-vs.-rookie-quarterback narrative is all about. It is probably prudent to wait and see how DeVito handles his first start in his native state before we project what should happen next.

Wise and prudent are overrated, though. The Giants lost eight of their first 10 games this season and their lousy record made it acceptable to look beyond the next game. Just like that, the critical factors in the 2023 season gave way to finding ways to improve the product in 2024. The present is dreary; might as well look to the future.

Here we go. If (yes, this two-letter word is always filled with potential risk) DeVito plays with the verve and efficiency he displayed last week in Washington, he should remain the starting quarterback moving forward, even if Tyrod Taylor is healthy and ready to return. What seemed improbable and perhaps unthinkable as recently as a few weeks ago — sticking with DeVito down the stretch — is now the desirable option as the season heads into December.

This is not a knock on Taylor. He is a more-than-capable backup, a smart veteran who at 34 years old accepts whatever role is assigned to him. He was first in line after Daniel Jones endured his second neck injury in three years and had to miss three games. Taylor went 1-1 in two starts before suffering a rib cage injury against the Jets.