If Brian Daboll had just said that he was defiantly doubling down on embattled kicker Graham Gano, it would’ve been easier to rationalize than the explanation that he offered for attempting a 22-yard field goal.

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With the Giants trying to cut into a 13-point second-half deficit, Daboll brought out Gano — who had missed a 45-yard field goal earlier in the game — rather than attempt a fourth-and-goal from the 4-yard line.

Gano converted, but it changed very little Sunday in a 34-24 loss to the 49ers .

“If it was a certain distance, we would have went for it,” Daboll said. “Made it a 10-point game. That’s the reason why.”

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