New York Giants fans found something to celebrate despite their team’s loss to the New York Jets. Rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, who made his NFL debut after Tyrod Taylor’s injury, instantly became a folk hero because of his name and legacy. DeVito’s Italian-American background resonated with the New York area’s large Italian-American population, leading fans to express their excitement on social media. Although DeVito had a rough performance on the field, completing only two passes for negative yardage, fans enjoyed the fun surrounding his name.
