After choosing Tommy DeVito as the starting quarterback, following Daniel Jones’ demotion and subsequent release, New York Giants coach Brian Daboll was hopeful that the second-year player could recapture the “spark” he showed during his impressive rookie season.

However, on Sunday, it was more of the same for the NFL’s least productive offense, which now shares the league’s worst record at 2-9.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cruised to a 30-7 victory over the Giants, with DeVito managing only 189 passing yards and being sacked four times. Post-game, several key players from the Giants expressed their frustrations with the team.

“It’s not the quarterback,” said rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who topped the Giants with six receptions for 64 yards. “The outcome would have been the same with DJ at the helm.”

“I have no idea what the issue is,” Nabers added when questioned about the team’s struggles. “Everyone seems to know more than I do… I’m just exhausted from losing.”

Nabers further described the performance as “soft as (expletive).” Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence also criticized the team’s toughness during the game.

“We played weak, and they dominated us today,” Lawrence told reporters following the match.

The Buccaneers managed to score on five of their first six drives, building a 30-0 lead over the Giants by early in the third quarter. Four different Buccaneers players rushed for touchdowns, while 11 contributed to the receiving game. Devin Singletary’s 1-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter ensured the Giants avoided a shutout.

Jones was officially released by the Giants on Saturday in what co-owner John Mara described as a “mutual” decision. The long-time starter requested a separation after being moved down the depth chart behind DeVito, Drew Lock, and Tim Boyle.

Yet, with DeVito playing, the Giants suffered their sixth consecutive loss, while the Buccaneers snapped their own four-game losing streak.

Nabers’ frustration with the offensive strategy seemed evident as he didn’t receive his first target until the third quarter.

“I mean, can’t do anything,” Nabers expressed. “I start getting the ball when we’re down 30-0. What do you expect me to do?”

When asked why he wasn’t targeted earlier in the game, Nabers redirected that question back to his coach.

“You should ask (Daboll) about that,” Nabers replied. “They come up to me and ask what plays I want, and that’s it.”