Why Graham Gano is back as Giants’ kicker after Jude McAtamney nightmare, Younghoe Koo decision New York Giants fans are surely breathing a sigh of relief at that. They would've likely won their game a week ago with Gano, but he was still out injured. Now, Gano returns for Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles.

It may bring anxiety to some, but here's why the Giants made the right choice in having Graham Gano as the only kicker on the roster ahead of Week 8.

PHILADELPHIA — The Giants’ 38-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday was a thrashing. They not only lost running back Cam Skattebo to injury but have gone 3-17 in their last 20 games. Here are three takeaways from Lincoln Financial Field:

The Giants released kicker Jude McAtamney as Graham Gano becomes eligible to return from IR, with Younghoe Koo also on the practice squad.

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano cuts the Philadelphia Eagles lead to 14-10 with a 47-yard field goal. New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales converts on a 32-yard field goal to trim the Cleveland Browns lead to 7-6.

In other notable Giants injury news, starting center John Michael Schmitz, who is in the latter stages of the concussion protocol, was upgraded on Thursday from limited to full participation, putting him on track to play in Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.