Graham Gano’s groin injury sidelined the Giants’ reliable kicker for most of Sunday night’s 22-9 loss to Kansas City, forcing New York to rely on Jamie Gillan and risky fourth-down calls. Gano punched in a 25-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, but the absence of a consistent kicking option left the offense short of points for long stretches, especially after a blocked PAT by Gillan.

The game also revisited Brian Daboll’s willingness to push for conversions when the kicking game is unsettled, a trend highlighted by past injury-related misfires in Daboll’s tenure. Gano’s perfect season line—6-for-6 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points—remains intact, but this week underscored how quickly a kicker's health can swing fantasy projections and real-game outcomes.