![]() He is regarded as one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history. He is also the first and only player to return the opening kick of a Super Bowl for a touchdown, accomplishing that in Super Bowl XLI. ![]() In addition to Chicago, Hester also played for the Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks over his 11-season NFL career. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he was the first player in the university's recent history to play in all three phases of American football: offense, defense and special teams. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. ![]() (born November 4, 1982) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League (NFL). Most return touchdowns in a season: 6 (2007 tied)ĭevin Devorris Hester Sr.University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame.3× NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2006, 2007, 2010).2× NFL punt return yards leader (2006, 2010).2× NFL kickoff return yards leader (2013, 2014).Well, DeVito connected with Hyatt on several passes of that ilk. Play(s) 3: Jalin Hyatt north of 100īefore the game, Tommy DeVito stated that his favorite pass to throw was the fade ball - the go - the nine route. All ten of the Giants’ points came off of New England turnovers. After a tantalizing seven play, eight yard drive, Randy Bullock kicked a 42-yard field goal that would eventually secure the Giants’ victory. The interception by McKinney gave the Giants the football at the Patriots 32-yard line. Zappe, who doesn’t have the strongest arm, floated a pass to the horizontal crossing route, and McKinney took a direct path to the catch-point for the pick. Zappe replaced Jones and threw the Patriots third interception of the game on a play action yankee type concept against Xavier McKinney as the deep safety. McKinney with an easy INT, baits Zappe and drives on this pass, another turnover for the Giants' defense #NYG /Gq圜qP2HD1- Alex Wilson November 26, 2023 The Giants scored after a touchdown after six plays. Okereke’s interception stopped a 12-play, 86-yard, drive by the Patriots, and gave DeVito the football at New England’s 26-yard-line. Jones did not account for the bailed Okereke with Simmons breathing down his throat, he impetuously threw it directly to the Giants’ linebacker for his second interception of the game before his eventual benching. Azeez Ojulari (51) took an inside path at the tackle, and Isaiah Simmons (19) flew off the edge unblocked. His presence forced the center to respect the potentiality of a blitz, which forced the other guards to assume the three-techniques. The Giants sent five rushers with Okereke initially over the center before he bailed into coverage. Martindale is a master of waisting blockers, especially against five-man protection packages. Jones’ second interception went to Bobby Okereke (58), who is becoming a ball magnet. (via /dqf6IVlymc- Giants Videos November 26, 2023 Let’s start with the final actual play of the game, which was the missed kick a fitting ending it was for a game like the one we witnessed in Week 12. The Giants forced six turnovers last week, three this week - the defense and Wink Martindale deserve a lot of credit even if the quarterbacks they faced were sub-standard. The Patriots controlled the clock, had more yards than the Giants ( 283 to 220), had more sacks than the Giants ( six to two), and still lost, while also having a 35-yard field goal opportunity for a chance at overtime. Mac Jones - who looked bad to be fair - was benched again at halftime for Bailey Zappe, who also struggled to push the ball downfield. Xavier McKinney, Bobby Okereke, and Deonte Banks all recorded interceptions against the Patriots paor of quarterbacks. Quarterback Tommy DeVito earned his second career victory after going 17 of 25 for 191 yards with a 12-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Hodgins.ĭeVito deserves credit for his timely throws - as well as his part in delivering a 100-yard game to rookie Jalin Hyatt - but the game ball should still go to the defense, which recorded three interceptions for the second consecutive week that makes six total interceptions in two games, which matches the Giants’ 2022 defensive total. The New York Giants head into their bye week with two consecutive wins under their belt, as the Giants defeated the Patriots 10-7 in Week 12.
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