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Giants Expected to Elevate Younghoe Koo for Sunday vs. Chargers

The veteran’s proven accuracy makes him the favorite to step in for injured Graham Gano.

Overview

  • Graham Gano has been ruled out with a groin injury suffered in pregame warmups, prompting the Giants to tap a practice-squad replacement for Week 4.
  • Younghoe Koo signed to New York’s practice squad on Tuesday after the Falcons released him on Sept. 19 following a Week 1 miss and a Week 2 inactive status.
  • Koo is competing with Jude McAtamney this week, but multiple reports indicate Koo is likely to handle placekicking against the Chargers.
  • Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial said Koo must quickly sync with holder Jamie Gillan and long snapper Casey Kreiter, though he believes the transition can happen fast.
  • A 2020 Pro Bowler with an 85.8% career field-goal rate, Koo grew up in Ridgewood, N.J., and has been perfect at MetLife Stadium in his NFL appearances.