Rookie Dominic Zvada is officially the New York Giants’ kicker for Week 1, a huge call that head coach John Harbaugh made after Friday night’s 23-6 preseason win against the Jets. This dude just beat out Ben Sauls for the job after a whole training camp battle, and it’s clear Harbaugh saw something special.
Zvada Closed Out Strong
The exhibition finale was Zvada’s moment to shine, and he absolutely delivered. He went a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals, slamming them through from 23, 53, and 46 yards out. Plus, he nailed both extra points. That’s a clutch performance when the job is on the line, isn’t it? Zvada, an undrafted free agent who played his final two college seasons at Michigan, steadily pulled ahead all summer long.
A Kicking Battle Down to the Wire
Zvada wasn’t just handed this gig; he earned it against Ben Sauls, who actually finished last season with the Giants, going 8-for-8 on field goals and 7-for-7 on extra points. These two were trading long-range bombs as recently as Wednesday, both connecting from 60-plus yards! Harbaugh called that session “pretty fun,” noting the longest miss was only from 69 yards. This decision finally gives New York a clear answer at a position that’s been a problem for the last two seasons. Zvada’s gonna roll into the regular season opener with new punter and holder Jordan Stout and rookie long snapper Ben Mann, ready to rock.
The Giants open their regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13. Zvada’s stability at kicker could be a game-changer for them, and all eyes will be on him to see if he can keep that hot streak going when it really counts.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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