EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Graham Gano continues to earn accolades for his run of excellent performances for the Giants.
The 12-year veteran today received his fourth career NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award and second in his two seasons with the Giants after he helped propel the Giants to a 25-3 victory against the Carolina Panthers, his former team.
Gano made all three of his field goal attempts, from 49, 53 and 44 yards, in his first game against Carolina since leaving the Panthers, for whom he played from 2012-18 (he did not play in 2019). It was Gano's 43rd career game with at least three field goals.
The 53-yard field goal was his fifth this season, tying the franchise single-season record that Gano set in 2020. He kicked 52 and 55-yard field goals at Washington on Sept. 16 and a pair of 51-yarders at Dallas on Oct. 10 (when he also missed a 54-yard try).
Gano's 10 field goals of 50+ yards in just 23 games is a franchise career record. Joe Danelo had held the mark of nine since he left the Giants following the 1982 season.
This was the fourth time in Giants history a kicker booted three field goals longer than 40 yards in a game. Gano has three of those games, including two this season. He kicked field goals of 47, 52 and 55 (plus 23 and 35-yarders) at Washington on Sept. 16. On Sept. 27, 2020, Graham had field goals 52, 42 and 47 yards vs. San Francisco. Josh Brown was the first Giants kicker to accomplish the feat with field goals of 41, 52 and 45 yards at Detroit on Dec. 22, 2013.
Gano is second in the league with 15 field goals, one behind league leader Nick Folk of New England.
Gano most recently was named the Special Teams Player of the Week for his contributions to the Giants' victory in Washington on Nov. 8, 2020, when he kicked field goals of 38, 48 and 42 yards and three of his six kickoffs were touchbacks.
He also won the award in Week 16 of 2010 with Washington and Week 5 of 2018 with the Panthers. Gano was also the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month in November 2015 and October 2018. He received the latter award in part for kicking a 63-yard game-winning field goal that was the longest ever by a Giants opponent.
In two seasons with the Giants, Gano has made 46 of 49 field goal attempts (93.9%), including 10 of 12 (83.3%) from 50+ yards.
Gano is the fourth Giants kicker to earn multiple player of the week awards, joining Brad Daluiso, Matt Bryant and Josh Brown.
Gano is the second Giants player to receive an award this season. Quarterback Daniel Jones was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 402 yards and two touchdowns in a comeback victory in New Orleans on Oct. 3.
View photos from the New York Giants' 25-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) and Adoree' Jackson (22) tackle Carolina Panthers' Royce Freeman (32) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) runs past Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) runs past Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) breaks a tackle by Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) runs past Carolina Panthers' Donte Jackson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass as he is hit by New York Giants' Leonard Williams (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The play was ruled intentional grounding in the end zone, resulting in a safety. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Lorenzo Carter (59) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Lorenzo Carter (59) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Lorenzo Carter (59) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Leonard Williams (99) celebrates with teammates after the Giants scored on a safety during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) rushes away from Carolina Panthers' Brian Burns (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) smiles after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) reacts to a safety against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Derrick Brown (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is pushed out of bounds by Carolina Panthers linebacker Jermaine Carter (4) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants free safety Jabrill Peppers (21) defends against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge reacts to a safety against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis (13) runs past Carolina Panthers safety Sean Chandler (34) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) reacts to a safety against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers' Daviyon Nixon (94) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Dante Pettis (13) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) as he reaches the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants running back Elijhaa Penny (39) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) celebrates with teammates after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Dante Pettis (13) celebrates with John Ross (12) after scoring a touchdown as Sterling Shepard, left, reacts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) and Jeremy Chinn (21) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Dante Pettis (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) is tackled by New York Giants' Tae Crowder (48) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers' Daviyon Nixon (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Devontae Booker (28) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers' Stantley Thomas-Oliver (23) tackles New York Giants' Dante Pettis (13) at the goal line during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Pettis scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) is tackled by New York Giants defensive end Raymond Johnson III (91) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) runs against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants head coach Joe Judge during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) passes against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) on the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) on the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) celebrates after making a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (80) on the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) tackles Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker (6) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts to a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder (76) reacts as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts to a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants outside linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) reacts against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (5) kicks an extra point against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts to a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) signs autographs as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) reacts as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates with defensive back Keion Crossen (31) as they walk off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (59) reacts as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett react as they walk off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) signs autographs as he walks off the field after the Giants defeated the Carolina Panthers 25-3 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) warms up before taking on the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Carter Coughlin (52) before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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