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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 21

Atlanta Falcons Have Clear Winner in Kicking Competition

While Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has gotten most of the ink for unsuccessfully battling through an injury last season, but kicker Younghoe Koo was going through something similar.

Atlanta Falcons News / Sporting News / August 18

Falcons' Raheem Morris makes 'emotional' decision about Younghoe Koo

The Falcons head coach has made his decision on kicker it seems.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 9

Falcons Kicking Competition 'Is Heating Up' After Preseason Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons don't have a quarterback competition this summer. But they do have a competition at the position that's maybe the sport's second-most important for scoring points -- kicker.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 6

This critical Falcons roster battle appears decided

There are a number of roster battles still ongoing as the Falcons approach their Week 1 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Many of them include members of this year’s draft class, as Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich push their rookies to make immediate impacts.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 6

Younghoe Koo on Falcons Kicking Competition: ‘The Past Doesn’t Matter’

Younghoe Koo was signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2019. For the last six seasons, Koo has been Atlanta’s starting kicker; however, he struggled heavily last season.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / July 29

Is Younghoe Koo in danger of losing his job?

Among the storylines of Atlanta Falcons training camp, one that cannot be overlooked is the kicking competition. At one point last season, Younghoe Koo was the most accurate kicker in NFL history.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / June 20

Friday Falconry: Who wins the kicker battle?

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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / May 30

After 2024 Setback, Falcons Kicker Younghoe Koo Ready To Embrace Camp Competition

Younghoe Koo knew that after his season was cut short in 2024 due to a hip injury and struggled a bit kicking the football, he could have some competition within the Falcons camp during the offseason.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / May 22

Falcons Say 'No-Brainer' Signing German Kicker Krieg, Expect Competition with Koo

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Lenny Krieg often didn't know his holder. The placement of the football's he kicked weren't ideal. He made all 14 of his field goals anyways.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / May 21

Report: Younghoe Koo will not be handed the starting job

The 2024 season was a mess in a lot of ways for the Falcons, particularly at the quarterback position. However, the kicking game, which had been a strength for a number of years, also cost Atlanta 3-4 games, .

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As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Falcons Remain Confident in Younghoe Koo Despite New Kicker Signing

Younghoe Koo has been a key part of the Atlanta Falcons since 2019, known as one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history. He even made the Pro Bowl in 2020.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 21

Falcons Still 'Really Confident' in Younghoe Koo Entering 'Competitive Moment'

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is far from a special teams guru -- just ask him. "Only thing I can measure when you're talking about (a) kicker is whether it goes in or it misses," Morris said April 1 at the NFL league meetings.

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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / March 28

Falcons Snag Overseas Kicker From NFL International Player Pathway Program

German-born kicker Lenny Krieg impressed scouts at the NFL Combine and the International Player Pathway Program. At the NFL Combine, Krieg made all 14 field goals he attempted, ranging from 35 to 55 yards in length.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / March 27

Falcons Sign International Kicker to 3-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons have added competition for kicker Younghoe Koo -- and they dipped into the international market to do so. Atlanta signed German-born kicker Lenny Krieg to a three-year contract with a signing bonus and a base-salary guarantee, NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported Thursday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Will Younghoe Koo Be Cut By The Falcons?

Some rumors have been swirling that Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo may be cut from the team to save around $3 million in cap space. Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said after the season that he will bring in competition at all positions, including kicker.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / February 20

Falcons K Younghoe Koo a Cut Candidate? 'Might be on Chopping Block'

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo had an uncharacteristically subpar 2024 season, one that has, at least more than years past, brought up a conversation surrounding his future.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 13

Falcons 'Have to Fix' Kicking Situation, Could Bring Younghoe Koo Competition

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the NFL's best field goal-kicking teams over the past decade. Dating back to 2015, Atlanta has made the second most field goals in the NFL with 306 and boasts an 86.3% made field goal rate, the fourth-best mark in the league.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 2

Falcons Get Head Scratching Addition to Pro Bowl Alternates

The NFL released its Pro Bowl rosters and alternates on Thursday, and the Atlanta Falcons will be represented by offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom and special teams ace KhaDarel Hodge.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Falcons sign new kicker after placing Younghoe Koo on injured reserve

The Atlanta Falcons made a massive change coming off their Monday Night Football win. Michael Penix Jr is now the quarterback after another poor Kirk Cousins performance.

NFL News / Los Angeles Chargers on SI / October 4

Younghoe Koo continues to be one Chargers let get away

Los Angeles Chargers fans probably remember kicker Younghoe Koo quite well. And they probably saw him shining bright on “Thursday Night Football” with

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / September 30

Is Younghoe Koo the greatest kicker in Falcons franchise history?

Younghoe Koo might be the best kicker in Falcons history. Following his career-long 58-yard, game-winning field goal against the Saints, it might be time to start a conversation that Koo is better than Matt Bryant.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 29

Younghoe Koo's late 58-yard FG vaults Falcons past Saints

Younghoe Koo kicked a career-long 58-yard field goal with two seconds left as the Atlanta Falcons beat the visiting New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Baffling late-game decisions doom Saints in loss to Falcons

The New Orleans Saints may have looked like Super Bowl contenders through the first two weeks of the season, but poor game management by head coach Dennis Allen has made the promising start to the season go south.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2022

NFL kickers struggled to make clutch kicks in Week 1

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2021

Late game-winning FGs on record pace this season

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Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2021