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Keeps conversion streak alive Koo made both of his field-goal attempts while going 3-for-3 on point-after tries during Sunday's 31-27 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact The Georgia Southern product continues a tremendous streak of play by virtue of his Week 15 performance, as Koo is now a perfect 30-for-30 on field goals and extra points over his past six outings. Season-long, Koo boasts a sterling conversion rate of 97.2 percent on 36 field-goal tries, though his 90.3 percent PAT rate is a work in progress. He remains the NFL's leading scorer with 133 points heading into a Week 16 road trip to Kansas City.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons' hearts again, 31-27

Tom Brady staged another big comeback against the Atlanta Falcons and didn’t even need overtime this team

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flawless against ex-team Koo made his lone field-goal attempt of 45 yards, also converting both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Taking on the team that cut him following a four-game stint in 2017, Koo demonstrated the consistency that has since transformed him into a Pro Bowl-caliber kicker. The 26-year-old reached an incredible 33-for-34 mark on field goals with his Week 14 performance, also pushing his PAT conversion rate above 90 percent for the first time all season. Chargers kicker Michael Badgley, meanwhile, entered the contest tied for 25th in the league with a 73.1 percent conversion rate on field-goal attempts.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Badgley's FG on final play propels Chargers past Falcons

Michael Badgley hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 20-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers outcast Younghoe Koo shining as Falcons kicker Koo, waived by the Chargers early in the 2017 season, leads the NFL in points scored and returns Sunday to face his former team, which is st...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Ridley, Oluokun, Jarrett, and Koo bring the heat | Falcons vs. Chargers hype

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • YOUTUBE

Future deliberations begin now as Chargers host Falcons

If a team is still trying to figure out its identity going into the last quarter of the season that’s usually a sign that things aren’t going well

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Putting Younghoe Koo’s near-perfect start into historical context Koo could end up with the most field goals made in a single season in league history

DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problems

The Falcons leaned too heavily on kicker Younghoe Koo in their 21-16 loss to the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Continues excellent streak of play Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts while converting his lone point-after try during Sunday's 21-16 loss to New Orleans.

Impact The reigning NFC Special Teams Player of the Month carries his hot streak into December, as he's now converted on 24 consecutive field-goal tries. Koo's deep-range success persists, with his first-quarter conversion from 53 yards out placing him at a perfect 7-for-7 on 50-plus-yard attempts this season. The 26-year-old has a strong chance of keeping up his prolific scoring pace Week 14 against the Chargers, with Los Angeles surrendering the eighth-most field-goal attempts per game in the NFL (2.2).

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 13

NFL Today, Week 13

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falcons come up short as Ryan's Hail Mary falls flat

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones couldn’t connect on a 39-yard Hail Mary pass as the ball fell to the end zone turf and Atlanta lost 21-16 to the New Orleans Saints

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill throws 2 TD passes, Saints hold off Falcons 21-16

The New Orleans Saints finally gave up a touchdown but the defense stood tall at the end to preserve their ninth straight victory, 21-16 over the Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Awarded for phenomenal play Koo has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Koo went a perfect 10-for-10 on field-goal tries and 8-for-8 on extra-point attempts over three November appearances. The 26-year-old has posted a sterling 96.7 percent overall conversion rate on field goals this season, while his 109 points represent an NFL high. Koo was limited during Wednesday's practice because of a quadriceps injury, but a full session Thursday shows he should be in the clear for a Week 13 matchup against the Saints.

DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Younghoe Koo named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month The Atlanta Falcons may have struck gold when they took a chance on kicker Younghoe Koo at midseason in 2019.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Koo currently leads the NFL in scoring with 109 points scored and has made 29 of his 30 field goal attempts, the best field goal percentage...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Saints doing just fine with Brees sidelined again by injury

The New Orleans Saints can’t wait to have Drew Brees taking snaps again

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No limitations in practice Koo (quadriceps) turned in a full practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Koo was a limited participant Wednesday while he nursed a right quad injury, but his ability to take every rep in practice a day later puts him on track to retain kicking duties for the Falcons in Sunday's game versus the Saints. The 26-year-old has actually been more accurate on field-goal attempts than extra-point tries this season, going 29 for 30 and 22 for 25 in those respective situations.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Younghoe Koo trending up, Julio Jones trending down There was some important movement on the Falcons' Thursday injury report

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Saints go for their 2nd win in three weeks vs. Falcons

The first-place New Orleans Saints will go for their second win in three weeks over the Falcons when the NFC South rivals meet Sunday in Atlanta

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited with quad injury Koo (quadriceps) was limited in practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Koo's right quad is a little sore after he converted all nine of his kicks in last week's 43-6 drubbing of the Raiders. Unless his practice participation declines as the week unfolds, Koo should be able to suit up when the Saints come to town Sunday.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Early Bird Report: Younghoe Koo’s long journey to become NFL’s leading kicker The top Falcons headlines from around the country

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Pro Bowl: Vote for Falcons LB Foye Oluokun, K Younghoe Koo The Atlanta Falcons want you to do your part in sending linebacker Foye Oluokun to the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons show plenty of pride after 0-5 start, coach change

After losing their first five games and firing the head coach, the Atlanta Falcons had every reason to throw in the towel on this season

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge scoring day against Raiders Koo went 5-for-5 on field-goal tries and 4-for-4 on extra-point attempts during Sunday's 43-6 win against the Raiders.

Impact Koo continues to enjoy a breakout campaign, as he leads all kickers in scoring with 10.9 points per game this season. In fact, the 26-year-old has established himself a buffer in that category, compiling 1.8 more points per game than any other NFL kicker with a minimum of three appearances this year. Over 18 games in a Falcons uniform since Week 9 of 2019, Koo has converted an outstanding 92.9 percent of his field-goal attempts.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE