US EditionAfter Another Big Miss, the Falcons Are Facing Tough Questions About Kicker Younghoe Koo
Younghoe Koo's missed 44-yard field goal continues his struggles, contributing to the Falcons' seventh loss in eight season openers, raising questions about his future role.
- A 44-yard attempt drifted wide right as time expired, with veteran Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo missing a field goal that would have tied the game, sealing a 23-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
- After a disappointing 2024 season, Younghoe Koo missed 9 of his 34 attempts with a 73.5% success rate and was placed on injured reserve in Week 16, prompting competition at Falcons training camp.
- Michael Penix Jr. drove the offense late, leading an 18-play, 91-yard final drive at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium that ended with his 4-yard rushing touchdown and six carries overall.
- The Falcons now sit 0-1 and will travel to play the Minnesota Vikings next week, while Coach Raheem Morris said `We've got to make those kicks` and promised to investigate Younghoe Koo's missed kick before deciding on roster changes.
- Coach Morris defended Younghoe Koo but hedged about alternatives, noting he gave Koo a full offseason competition; less than three weeks ago, Morris said Koo has `some emotional bank accounts with me`.
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Marietta Daily JournalFalcons to search for PK Younghoe Koo's replacement after latest miss
One day after the Falcons failed to put away the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and lost an opener for the eighth time in 10 seasons, Atlanta has immediate plans to address the kicker position.
Falcons Head Coach to Younghoe Koo: 'We’ve Got to Make Those Kicks'
After Younghoe Koo missed the 44-yard game-tying field goal Sunday in Atlanta, the Falcons still don’t recognize that they have a kicker problem. Less than three weeks ago, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Koo has “some emotional bank accounts with me,” leading one to believe that Morris wouldn’t make a change. Although Koo’s missed kick spoiled the game for Atlanta, the Falcons left the game with optimism surrounding the quarterback positi…
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After another big miss, the Falcons are facing tough questions about kicker Younghoe Koo
Younghoe Koo needed a confidence-boosting kick. Instead, just one week into a new season, it looks as though he’ll be fighting again to keep his job with the Atlanta Falcons.
Michael Penix dazzles but Younghoe Koo's missed kick seals Falcons' heart-wrenching loss to Buccaneers
Penix’s Brilliance Overshadowed by Koo’s Missed Kick in Falcons’ Narrow Loss to Buccaneers Michael Penix Jr. showcased his talent and determination as he led the Atlanta Falcons on a thrilling late-game surge, but it ultimately ended in heartbreak. The Falcons fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-20, marking their seventh loss in the last eight season openers. The decisive moment came when veteran kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 44-yard attempt tha…
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