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Giants Set Younghoe Koo to Step In at Kicker as Gano Deals With Neck Injury

Brian Daboll says Koo will kick Sunday if Graham Gano cannot go.

Overview

  • Graham Gano missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday with a neck issue after recently returning from injured reserve for a groin injury.
  • Daboll said the team is getting Younghoe Koo ready and that he will handle kicks if Gano is unavailable.
  • Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial voiced full confidence in Koo, noting the operation has been tailored to his preferred hold and rhythm.
  • The Giants are not reverting to Jude McAtamney, who missed three PATs earlier this season, including two in a 33-32 loss to the Broncos.
  • Gano missed a 45-yard field goal in Week 9 and defended his track record, while Koo, a former Falcon with an 85.8% career field-goal rate, would be the seventh Giants kicker to attempt a kick in the past three years if elevated.