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Younghoe Koo Misses Late 44-Yarder in Falcons’ 23-20 Loss to Bucs, Renewing Kicker Scrutiny

Raheem Morris voiced confidence in his veteran kicker, with roster decisions set to follow a week of review and practice.

Overview

  • Koo’s 44-yard try with two seconds left sailed wide right, sealing Tampa Bay’s 23-20 win in Atlanta.
  • Head coach Raheem Morris said the Falcons “have to make those kicks” but cautioned against “whiplash” decisions as the staff evaluates the miss.
  • Practice-squad kicker Lenny Krieg remains an option after a summer competition that Koo narrowly won.
  • Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. defended Koo and said the team should not have needed a last-second field goal to extend the game.
  • Atlanta’s loss also featured a 25-yard touchdown allowed to rookie Emeka Egbuka with 59 seconds left and an earlier failed fourth-down try that preceded a Buccaneers score.