The New York Giants are standing by rookie kicker Dominic Zvada after two missed field goals against the Houston Texans, with former Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes urging the team to show patience. Tynes says Zvada has the potential to become an elite NFL kicker and warns the Giants not to repeat their decision to release Chris Boswell, who later became a star with Pittsburgh.
Zvada missed from 56 and 44 yards in the Giants’ 27–21 overtime win, but made all three extra points. Through Week 7, he is 13-for-18 on field goals, perfect inside 40 yards, and 5-for-8 from 50 yards or longer. Head coach John Harbaugh said the Giants are not considering another kicker, calling Zvada’s struggles a normal part of a rookie season.
### Key Takeaways
– Tynes believes Zvada has elite potential and deserves time to develop.
– He recommends limiting attempts beyond 55 yards except at the end of a half or game.
– Harbaugh has ruled out a kicking change for now.
– The Giants enter their bye at 4-2-1 before facing Philadelphia on November 8.
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