And the Giants’ starting quarterback this week is … Drew Lock.
Head coach Brian Daboll made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Lock will start Sunday’s game against the Saints at MetLife Stadium as the Giants (2-10) try to put an end to a seven-game losing streak.
The decision came down to Lock or Tommy DeVito for the starting job.
DeVito is still dealing with a sore right forearm and was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
That means Lock this week will get all the first-team reps — something he did not do prior to making his first Giants start, a 27-20 Thanksgiving loss to the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium.
Lock completed 21 of 32 passes for 178 yards, and he cost his team points by tossing an interception for a pick-six. He also lost a fumble for a second costly turnover.
Lock ran four times for 57 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown run.
“He made some good plays, some plays with his feet, stepping up when getting pressure and keeping his eyes downfield,’’ Daboll said. “Have to correct some of those turnovers. We’ll give him the whole week here to prepare for this game.’’
DeVito is still not 100 percent after he was knocked around in Week 12, when the Giants were thrashed by the Buccaneers, 30-7.
When the decision was made to bench Daniel Jones, Daboll named DeVito the starter. DeVito completed 21 of 31 passes for 189 yards as the Giants were routed.
He injured his right arm in that game, opening the door for Lock to start four days later against the Cowboys.
