Giants' Tommy DeVito says his high school rivalry was the most hostile environment he's ever played in

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Tommy DeVito will be playing in his first game in the City of Brotherly Love Christmas Day, which is never an easy matchup for anyone, let alone an undrafted rookie.

DeVito took over as the New York Giants' quarterback after injuries to both Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor, and he's been more than serviceable.

Since taking over for Jones, DeVito has completed 66.0% of his passes for 1,033 yards, eight touchdowns and three picks. He is 3-2 as a starter, but the G-Men lost the game in which DeVito replaced Jones midgame after Jones tore an ACL.

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Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants throws a pass as he warms up prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.  (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

DeVito has also become a local hero, embracing his Italian heritage and earning the nickname "Tommy Cutlets," thanks to his mother's cooking. DeVito still lives in his childhood home in Cedar Grove, N.J., and he says he has a 12-minute drive to MetLife Stadium

The 25-year-old played at both Syracuse and Illinois, not exactly college football powerhouses. So, he's likely in for a rude awakening against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It will be a tough atmosphere, but he says Eagles fans will have a bit of a challenge on their hands trying to rattle him.

Tommy DeVito of the New York Giants reacts as he takes the field prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium Dec. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

DeVito starred at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.J., whose biggest rival is Bergen Catholic. Both schools are