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Koo Solidifies Falcons’ Kicking Role After Strong Preseason Showing

His near-perfect outing in the latest scrimmage suggests he has held off rookie rival Lenny Krieg for the starting job

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Overview

  • Younghoe Koo went 6-of-7 on field goals in the Falcons’ early August preseason scrimmage, missing only a 60-yard attempt.
  • Rookie Lenny Krieg did not participate in the scrimmage, effectively ending the competition for the kicking position.
  • Coach Raheem Morris reiterated his confidence in Koo’s ability to bounce back following a career-high nine missed kicks in 2024.
  • Koo has fully recovered from the hip injury that landed him on injured reserve in December and has displayed renewed consistency in camp.
  • The squad’s decision to bring in a rookie challenger underscores the Falcons’ commitment to maintaining high performance standards at critical specialist positions.