NY Giants studs and duds vs. Bengals: Graham Gano kicks way to division lead

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Graham Gano #5 high-fives Riley Dixon #9 of the New York Giants after a successful field goal attempt during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Graham Gano #5 high-fives Riley Dixon #9 of the New York Giants after a successful field goal attempt during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)

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It’s time to just make Gano’s “Mr. Consistency” nickname official.

Sunday, after spending much of the past two weeks in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, Gano extended his made field goal attempt streak to 21 games when he snuck a 49-yard try just inside the upright to tie the game at 10.

By game’s end, Gano had hit four of four field goal attempts and continues to be among the most consistent players on the Giants’ roster.

What makes Gano’s performance even more impressive is the fact that his only kicks prior to Sunday were into a makeshift kicking net in his hotel while quarantined.

As the temperatures drop, the wind picks up, and conditions deteriorate down the stretch, if Graham continues kicking at this high-level, he is going to be a real asset amid a playoff push.

Matt Lombardo is the site expert for GMenHQ, and writes Between The Hash Marks each Wednesday for FanSided. Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattLombardoNFL.

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