McAtamney, the Swatragh Gaelic footballer who became an NFL kicker after playing college football at Rutgers, made his league debut last season against the Washington Commanders before making four starts this season, being thrust into the squad after an injury to Giants first-choice kicker Graham Gano.

McAtamney had a solid showing against the LA Chargers, as well as two more outings against the Saints and Eagles, before a disastrous day in Denver put his career in the incredibly ruthless NFL in question, as he missed two point-after-touchdown conversions (PATs) during the Giants’ 33-32 loss to the Broncos on October 19.

That game was one where the Giants had a total collapse, throwing away a 26-8 lead with just over 10 minutes left in the game, and although McAtamney’s missed kicks were

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