McAtamney lifts Giants to 21-18 win

Jude McAtamney kicked field goals of 22 and 31 yards and an extra point to lift the New York Giants to a 21-18 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. McAtamney had been elevated from the practice squad after veteran Graham Gano suffered a strained groin in pregame warmups and was placed on injured reserve. The 25-year-old from Swatragh, Northern Ireland — a former Derry Gaelic footballer and International Player Pathway signee who played at Chowan and Rutgers — won a kicking competition against veteran Younghoe Koo to earn the start. He had appeared late last season for the Giants, making a 31-yard field goal and becoming the first Irish-born placekicker to play in a regular NFL game since 1985. The Giants also made roster moves including elevating Neville Hewitt and adding Elijah Garcia and Tomon Fox; McAtamney’s Week 4 performance could cement his role until Gano returns.