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Tommy DeVito will get another start at quarterback for the Giants.

Related players: Tyrod Taylor

Giants head coach Brian Daboll made the announcement about the team’s plans for Week 14 on Tuesday. The story went on to say DeVito has started the last three games, but there was some question about who would get the nod for Monday night against the Packers because Taylor has been designated to return from injured reserve.

Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor is getting closer to a return.

Taylor is being designated for return from injured reserve and his 21-day practice window is being opened, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Taylor has been on injured reserve for the last four weeks after suffering a rib injury.

Related players: Tommy DeVito

The story expects Taylor to eventually be activated. However, the team has gone 2-1 over the last three games with DeVito as the starter so it would seem to make more sense for the Giants to stick with DeVito and evaluate him for the rest of the season.

On Monday, GM Joe Schoen said “the expectation moving forward” is that Daniel Jones, who signed a four-year deal with the Giants this offseason, will be the starter once he’s healthy.

Related players: Tyrod Taylor, Tommy DeVito

Schoen added there’s no firm timetable for when Jones will be healthy. The Giants will likely be making a move at the position in 2024, and Schoen said the team will likely have to do something in the draft or free agency in terms of quarterback.

The Giants first turned to Tommy DeVito at quarterback when Tyrod Taylor injured his ribs against the Jets in Week 8 and they may face a question about which one of them to start when they return to action in Week 14.

“We’re just getting started on that process now. We’ll have plenty of meetings tonight, tomorrow,” HC Brian Daboll said, via SNY.

Taylor has spent four weeks on injured reserve, so he is now eligible to return to active duty. After DeVito's first couple games, it was hard to believe the Giants would consider staying with him, but DeVito has progressed a bit over his last two starts, and at this point in the Giants lost season, they may be better off seeing what they have with DeVito over the final five games.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (elbow) is expected to start today vs. 49ers. Ken Walker (oblique) not expected to play.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Zach Charbonnet, DeeJay Dallas

In a difficult matchup, Smith is only in consideration in Superflex leagues, while Charbonnet should fill in as an RB2.

Geno Smith said he’s feeling “a little bit better” two days after suffering a triceps contusion, but he’s still in discomfort.

“I’ve had better days, but getting there.”

Related players: Drew Lock

Smith deferred to Pete Carroll on whether he’ll play Thursday and whether he’ll be rested until tomorrow. But, it sounds like Wednesday could be a big day as far as a better indication goes if Smith will be ready. Carroll originally had said the team felt good about Smith chances for Thursday night, but owners may have to wait until right before game time.

HC Pete Carroll later added on Geno Smith: "We really think he’s got a great chance to make it back."

Related players: Drew Lock

According to another Boyle post, Carroll said it will take a couple of days for Geno Smith's elbow to quiet down, but said, "There’s no structural issue there, but he’s got a sore elbow." Smith was listed as a non-participant for Monday's practice, but according to his coach could very well be on the field Thursday night against the 49ers. Of course, Smith did return to the game after Lock took over.

Seahawks QB Geno Smith is dealing with a bruise to the back of his elbow.

Related players: Drew Lock

After the game, HC Pete Carroll said the team didn't know if Smith can play in Week 13. The good news is Smith was able to return to the game, but Rapoport said the elbow "blew up on him" which caused him to miss time late in the game. The real issue here is it's a short week for the Seahawks, as they play the night game on Thanksgiving Day.

Despite returning to practice today, Texans RB Dameon Pierce has been ruled out for Sunday.

Related Players: Devin Singletary, Mike Boone

With Pierce missing Sunday's game, Devin Singletary gets bumped into the RB2 range once again.

Texans' RB Dameon Pierce (ankle), WR Noah Brown (knee), and S Jimmie Ward (hamstring) did not practice today.

Related Players: Devin Singletary, Mike Boone, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Robert Woods, John Metchie

Even as the Texans' offense rotates skill position players on and off the injured list, the offense has been exploding as of late. If Pierce misses, Devin Singletary gets bumped into the RB2 range once again. If Brown were to miss Week 11, Tank Dell and a returning Nico Collins are both borderline WR2 options in a solid matchup against the Cardinals' defense.