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Week 11 winners: DeVito surprises, Allen bounces back

New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) is congratulated by fans after the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Week 11 NFL winners: Tommy DeVito surprises, Josh Allen bounces back

By Adam Gretz | Last updated 11/20/23

With most of the Week 11 schedule in the books let's take a look at some of the biggest winners around the NFL.

Tommy DeVito, QB, New York Giants. The most stunning performance of the day on Sunday came from the Giants' backup quarterback. DeVito bounced back from a miserable performance in Dallas a week ago and led the Giants to a 31-19 win in Washington.

DeVito played the game of his life in throwing all over a terrible Commanders defense, finishing the day with 246 yards and three touchdown passes. With Daniel Jones sidelined for the remainder of the season DeVito is going to have an opportunity to audition for both the Giants and other NFL teams when it comes to his future, and Sunday was a great showing.

Micah Parsons, DL, Dallas Cowboys. It was another dominant performance by the Cowboys on Sunday as they were no match for a Carolina team that might be the worst in the NFL. One of the big standout stars for the Cowboys was Parsons as he continued his push for NFL Defensive Player of the Year consideration. He finished with 6.5 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.

Myles Garrett, DL, Cleveland Browns. The Browns' 13-10 win over the Steelers probably set offense back about 25 years, but there was also a lot of great defense played. Nobody played better than Garrett who seemed to be in the backfield even before the football was on my Steelers plays.

He had two sacks, two tackles for loss and three quarterback hits. One of his sacks came on the first defensive snap for the Browns and nearly resulted in a safety.

Should this Myles Garrett sack have been called a safety?

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/WdPKJ0k1rn
— Yahoo Sports NFL (@YahooSportsNFL) November 19, 2023

That set the tone for the whole game.

Tyreek Hill, WR, Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins got quite a fight from the Las Vegas Raiders, but Hill was again the difference-maker for their offense. He caught 10 passes on 11 targets for 146 yards and a touchdown to continue his incredible year. After Sunday's game is up to 79 catches for 1,222 yards and nine touchdowns.

No player has had more receiving yards through 10 games in the Super Bowl era.

Tyreek Hill vs. Las Vegas Raiders:

➖ 10 receptions
➖ 146 receiving yards
➖ 1 receiving touchdown

Most receiving yards (1,222) through 10 games in the Super Bowl era. Generational. #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/nTdTVrwxyn
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) November 19, 2023

Detroit Lions. Just simply everything about the Lions. The fact they were able to rally late in the game to find a way to win on a day where they did not play their best. The fact they are 8-2 and legitimately look like one of the best teams in the NFC and have complete control over the NFC North.

The mindset that head coach Dan Campbell has put into them. This is the most excitement the Lions have had around their franchise in decades, if not ever.

Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers. Perhaps the concerns over Purdy's struggles were a little premature. For the second week in a row, Purdy and the 49ers offense excelled as they continue to make that three-game losing streak a distant memory.

Purdy completed 21-of-25 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has thrown for 629 yards, six touchdowns and zero interceptions over the past two games.

Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills. Allen has been under fire for the Bills' offensive shortcomings in recent weeks, but he looked like the good version of Allen on Sunday in a 32-6 win over the Jets.

He only threw for 275 yards, but he threw three touchdowns while his only turnover was an interception on a Hail Mary at the end of the first half. When he plays like this the Bills can be one of the toughest teams in the league to beat. He just needs to play like this more often.

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