Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano recognized by NFL

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano was nearly perfect during October.

There was little hesitation from the sideline when an incomplete pass left only seconds on the clock for a Carolina Panthers team trailing by one point in early October. The New York Giants had scored a go-ahead touchdown on their previous drive leaving Carolina down one but quarterback Cam Newton and the offense could only muster a drive to the Giants 45-yard line in the final minute.

Just far enough for kicker Graham Gano.

Coach Ron Rivera sent his veteran specialist out for a 63-yard field goal attempt to win the game and Gano delivered. Setting a career best in distance and NFL record for the longest game-winning field…