San Francisco 49ers Defense Dominates, Graham Gano 44-Yard Field Goal Evens Score for New York Giants
Giants kicker remains a top performer in the NFL
Gano has made 89 of 97 field goals in the last three years
The San Francisco 49ers defense put on a dominant performance against the New York Giants in Week 3 of the NFL season, holding the Giants to just 10 points. However, New York kicker Graham Gano was able to provide a bright spot for the Giants with a clutch 44-yard field goal in the first quarter that evened the score at 3-3.
Gano has been one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL over the past few years, and he continued that trend in 2022. He made 89 of 97 field goals across 50 games the last three years, with only five of those misses coming from 50 yards or more. His 91.8 field goal percentage ranks as the second-best in the NFL over that span, behind only Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens.
Gano's performance is even more impressive when you consider the fact that he has been playing behind an inconsistent offensive line. The Giants have struggled to protect quarterback Daniel Jones this season, and that has led to some difficult field position for Gano. However, he has been able to overcome those challenges and remain one of the most reliable kickers in the league.
The Giants will need Gano to continue to be a top performer if they want to make a playoff run in 2023. He is one of the few bright spots on a team that has struggled this season, and his ability to consistently make kicks from long distance will be crucial for the Giants' success.
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