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Pats Pulpit fantasy football takes on Tommy DeVito
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All Pats Pulpit insights about Tommy DeVito
PositiveRoleAug 24, 2026
Tommy DeVito's productive start to the summer likely leaves head coach Mike Vrabel comfortable with him as Drake Maye's backup in 2026, despite his decisiveness not being as strong as desired in preseason action.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Backup QB evaluated as very solid option for Patriots; preseason performance supports roster projection as competent backup behind starter.NegativeProjectionAug 23, 2026
The backup quarterback had some accuracy issues again but delivered a beautiful touchdown ball to Kyle Williams (69 yards) and made several plays with his legs, showing mixed performance in the preseason game.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
DeVito handled a similar workload to the preseason opener as New England's No. 2 quarterback, going 8-of-15 for 151 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers across six drives; he added 44 rushing yards including a 36-yard sprint, demonstrating dual-threat capability in the backup role.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Patriots backup QB Tommy DeVito showed mixed preseason performance with a 36-yard scramble but also inaccurate throws; his late throw toward Kyle Williams on third down was placed too far out of bounds to be catchable, and he failed to convert on subsequent incompletions in the red zone.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Backup QB expected to start in place of Maye in the preseason game vs. Eagles. DeVito started the Patriots' preseason opener against the Colts, completing 13 of 22 passes for 138 yards and 1 touchdown in a game that ended 13-13.PositiveUsageAug 20, 2026
Tommy DeVito led an end-of-game drive that resulted in a touchdown to Kayshon Boutte and connected with Kyle Williams on a long 40-yard touchdown down the left sideline, as well as finding Efton Chism III on a play-action rollout for a touchdown.PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026
DeVito followed up Maye's successful end-of-game drive with a drive of his own, finding Eli Raridon, Efton Chism III, and Mack Hollins to lead to a 57-yard field goal against Philadelphia.PositiveDepth ChartAug 19, 2026
Tommy DeVito holds a secure position as the Patriots' backup quarterback with no changes to the depth chart hierarchy.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
With Drake Maye absent, DeVito started at quarterback and took 43 snaps (59% of offensive snaps), establishing himself as the clear backup in the Patriots' preseason opener; the source notes both he and Behren Morton had positive moments, but their pecking order appears set in stone.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Quarterback Tommy DeVito connected with Kyle Williams on a 25-yard deep ball and 12-yard touchdown in the preseason game, but the source notes he was not fully on target, including on what could have been a 43-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams in the late second quarter; the Patriots went 5-of-18 on third downs for a 28% conversion rate.PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026
Tommy DeVito has firmly established himself as the Patriots backup quarterback. In the preseason game, he completed 13 of 22 passes for 138 yards and 1 TD, which the source characterizes as solid. The source expresses enjoyment watching him play and expects to see him in the backup role for the remainder of the preseason.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Quarterback delivered a quality evening of work in the preseason opener, going 13-of-22 for 138 yards and tossing a touchdown pass to Kyle Williams. Named Man of the Match for his performance.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
Tommy DeVito, the Patriots' second-string quarterback, started the preseason game and showed inconsistency. He had flashes of good play, including a long pass to Cam Dorner (wiped off by penalty) and touchdown curl route passes to Kyle Williams, but also missed several throws including what should have been a deep TD to Williams that he left short. The source notes his inconsistency is why he is a backup and shouldn't surprise anyone, though he had looked good in camp so the source expected a more consistent night. He remains a fine backup.NegativeProjectionAug 14, 2026
DeVito went 13-of-22 passing for 138 yards with one touchdown and no turnovers in the preseason opener, staying in for six drives and taking one sack. He opened the game in '22' personnel with established receivers Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins, leading an opening drive for a 3-0 lead before the offense stalled with three-and-outs and a missed field goal.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
DeVito is assigned as the starting backup quarterback for the Patriots' preseason opener against the Colts, with Drake Maye and most of New England's regulars sitting out the game.PositiveDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
Tommy DeVito has strengthened his hold on the No. 2 quarterback spot, with no changes expected at the position heading into the preseason.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Tommy DeVito threw a 50+ yard deep touchdown to Mac Hollins during the Pats-Colts joint practice, demonstrating strong arm talent and connection with receivers.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
Valuable insurance plan at QB2 behind Drake Maye. DeVito has experience being elevated up the depth chart as a rookie, when he won three straight games for the Giants. He maintains a "prepare like a starter" mentality regardless of depth chart position: "That whole prepare like a starter thing was very real to me my rookie year when I was young... I was the three one week, and then the next week, I was starting. You've always got to stay ready. So I just keep that mindset." This readiness and proven ability to step in and win games makes him a reliable backup option.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Showing impressive deep-ball accuracy and overall performance in training camp practices. Over recent sessions, DeVito has impressed operating the second-team offense with multiple perfectly thrown deep balls: a 40-plus-yard completion to DeMario Douglas in Friday's intra-squad scrimmage, two connections with Kyle Williams over the last two days, and a long touchdown to Mack Hollins down the right sideline in a one-minute drill against Indianapolis. Safety Dell Pettus observed: "The talent always been there but he's just in a flow state right now... he looks fantastic." Head coach Jeff Vrabel added: "2 Chains is doing a nice job... He continues to learn, and with it being a new system, I think it got his attention a little bit better... I think he's really done a nice job."PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Elevated to primary backup (QB2) in Year 2 after spending all of 2025 as third-stringer behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs. Now receiving on-field practice reps in the Patriots offense for the first time since joining the team in August 2025, having previously learned only in scout-team situations. DeVito emphasized the difference: "It's one thing to be in the classroom and be in it and learn and everything, but it's another thing to get reps in it... My first reps were during OTAs (this year). So to be able to actually take everything from the classroom and bring it to the field and physically feel mistakes, that's personally how I learn my best."PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026
Backup QB earned 'standout of the day' honors at joint practice with Colts, outperforming starter Drake Maye in part by converting his one-minute drill with a touchdown pass to Eli Raridon; also connected on deep shots to Kyle Williams and Mack Hollins, and threw touchdown passes to both Hunter Henry and Efton Chism. DeVito, buried on depth chart in 2025 with no offensive reps until OTAs, has now secured a stranglehold on the No. 2 QB spot and credits his development to getting consistent reps: 'It's one thing to be in the classroom and be in it and learn and everything, but it's another thing to get reps. Because last year, I didn't get any reps in the offense; my first rep was during OTAs. So, to be able to actually take everything from the classroom and bring it to the field — physically learn mistakes — that's personally how I learn my best.'PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Tommy DeVito continues to string together positive practices, turning in another strong performance against the Colts. DeVito connected on a deep post touchdown to Kyle Williams, was sharp working the underneath, and was effective finding his tight ends in the red zone hitting Eli Raridon and Hunter Henry for scores. In his end-of-game drive, DeVito needed just one play as he found Mack Hollins deep down the right sideline for a score, then connected with Raridon for another touchdown. Head coach Mike Vrabel praised DeVito: '2 Chains is doing a nice job. He continues to learn, and with it being a new system, I think it got his attention a little bit better, as opposed to saying, "Hey, I know what this is," and kind of taking it for granted. I think he's really done a nice job.'NegativeDepth ChartAug 11, 2026
If Drake Maye sits out the Colts preseason game, the quarterback role will be split between current backup Tommy DeVito and seventh-round rookie Behren Morton against Indianapolis.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
DeVito had another impressive day as backup quarterback, with a successful red zone and one-minute period after connecting on a deep ball with Kyle Williams. He also connected with Efton Chism III on a touchdown in the corner of the end zone.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Tommy DeVito is projected to make the 53-man roster as Drake Maye's primary backup; he has looked better than Behren Morton in camp and knows the Patriots system.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
Backup QB clearly No. 2 on the depth chart; went 13-of-16 passing with 2 TDs and showcased accuracy and arm strength, including a 50-yard completion to DeMario Douglas late in the session; had a strong day leading Team Blue offense on his 28th birthday.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
DeVito led Team Blue's offense with strong performance, connecting with DeMario Douglas on two touchdown passes (slant and corner route) and recording strong completions to A.J. Brown on a play-action slant, Mack Hollins on a downfield flea-flicker, and two in-rhythm passes to Efton Chism.NegativeRoleAug 6, 2026
Quarterback Tommy DeVito took over in two-minute situations where he faced pressure on his first drop back, moved to his left, and threw an interception to safety John Saunders Jr.; DeVito also missed Kyle Williams on a goal line fade.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Tommy DeVito's second-team offense found similar success to Drake Maye's group in two-minute drills, with Mack Hollins providing a pair of chunk plays and Kayshon Boutte catching a reception working the sideline to reach field goal range, demonstrating effective execution in late-game situations.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Tommy DeVito holds the second-string quarterback role behind Drake Maye in the Patriots' quarterback pecking order.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito has been peppering Raridon with targets during training camp and praised the rookie tight end's physical tools and development. DeVito said 'Have you seen him? That's a big target. I bet you'd want to throw to him too. He's big, he's athletic, his confidence is growing.' DeVito noted Raridon has awesome hands and the frame to succeed, and emphasized the importance of keeping him encouraged and getting him reps to help him learn the offense.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Tommy DeVito is listed as available for player availability interviews following Friday's practice.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
Tommy DeVito is scheduled for player availability on Friday following the sixth practice of training camp.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
Tommy DeVito holds the No. 2 QB spot on the depth chart ahead of seventh-round rookie Behren Morton, though Morton has had moments that looked better. DeVito came off a strong practice on Tuesday.NegativeRoleJul 26, 2026
Backup QB Tommy DeVito got reps on Sunday, connecting with Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams for their first catches of the summer; he also missed Eli Raridon high before later connecting.NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito had a rough start at training camp, going 0-for-3 on the day and struggling particularly during his first series on the field. While he avoided turnovers, the overall performance was disappointing.NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
Backup QB Tommy DeVito opened with a rough first period, misfiring on all three of his attempts. He settled down a bit in his second session but continued to have accuracy issues, sailing a high pass to rookie tight end Eli Raridon on the seam.NegativeDepth ChartJul 25, 2026
Veteran backup Tommy DeVito is fine enough for the backup spot and knows the system, so he gets the nod over Behren Morton for the 53-man roster.PositiveDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Tommy DeVito was elevated to the top backup spot this offseason in light of Joshua Dobbs getting released, positioning him as the clear QB2 behind Drake Maye heading into training camp.