NFL Today, Week 12
NFL Today, Week 12NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
YOUNGHOE KOO #6 - KICKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
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100% PAT
Jones returns pick for TD, Falcons rout Carr, Raiders 43-6
Deion Jones returned an interception 67 yards for a touchdown, Matt Ryan threw a pair of short scoring passes, and the Atlanta Falcons thoroughly dominated Derek Carr and the bumbl...NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo on track to make first Pro Bowl Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is having an outstanding 2020 season and looks to be on track to make his first Pro Bowl.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Falcons' lopsided loss to Saints was a complete team effort
Interim coach Raheem Morris knows Atlanta's offensive line will take too much blame for an ugly lossNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sinks all three of his kicks Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Saints.
Impact During a game in which Atlanta made just one trip to New Orleans' red zone, Koo provided all nine of the Falcons' points, succeeding on attempts from 28, 51 and 52 yards out. With his incredible 96 percent hit rate on field-goal tries, the 26-year-old leads the NFL with 24 conversions despite missing one game this season. Koo is a perfect 5-for-5 from 50-plus yards as Atlanta prepares for a Week 12 matchup against the Raiders.
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons QB Ryan again swamped by Saints' pass rush
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan kept taking sacks against the Saints in the SuperdomeNOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints win 7th straight, beat Falcons in Hill's first start
Taysom Hill rushed for two touchdowns and passed for 233 yards in his first NFL start at quarterback, and the New Orleans Saints extended their winning streak to seven games with a...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons reach bye week on a modest two-game winning streak
The Atlanta Falcons have reached their bye week on a modest two-game winning streak and with three victories in their past four gamesNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flawless in Week 9 win Koo made both of his field-goal attempts, including a long of 52 yards, also going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 34-27 win against the Broncos.
Impact Koo continues to display consistency from deep range, improving to 3-for-3 on field-goal tries of 50-plus yards this season with his Week 9 performance. The Georgia Southern product has been enjoying a marvelous 2020 with the Falcons overall, as he's 21-for-22 on field goals this season after knocking down 23 of 26 tries in eight appearances for Atlanta last year. A sub-90 percent PAT rate the past two seasons provides room for improvement within Koo's game, but the 26-year-old is starting to look like a keeper for the 3-6 Falcons.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Produces baker's dozen in TNF win Koo went 4-for-4 on field-goal tries and 1-for-2 on extra-point attempts during Thursday's 25-17 win against the Panthers.
Impact Atlanta surged ahead 25-17 with 11:01 to go by virtue of a three-yard Todd Gurley touchdown plunge, but a missed PAT from Koo allowed the Panthers to stay within one possession late. Blidi Wreh-Wilson was able to come away with the big turnover on Carolina's final offensive drive, bailing Koo and the Falcons out. The 26-year-old kicker has been incredibly reliable on field goals, as he's gone 42-for-46 in his 15-game Falcon tenure. PATs are a serious work in progress, however, as Koo has already missed three of 17 attempts this season.
OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan, Falcons avenge earlier loss to Panthers, 25-17
Matt Ryan threw for 281 yards and ran for a touchdown, Younghoe Koo made four field goals and the Atlanta Falcons held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 25-17 to avoid a series seas...OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How do you pronounce Younghoe Koo? A guide to saying the Falcons kicker's name correctly Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo's name isn't pronounced how you might expect, and he's also got a sick trick shot in his arsenal.
OCTOBER 29, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Just two points in loss to Lions Koo went 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts during Sunday's 23-22 loss to the Lions.
Impact Koo had provided steady production with an average of three field-goal conversions per game Weeks 1 through 6, but he wasn't afforded a single try in a home loss to Detroit. The Falcons did go for it twice on fourth downs, with one of those attempts involving the decision to pass on a potential 30-yard attempt from Koo. He may garner more opportunities Week 8 during a Thursday night matchup against the Panthers, as Carolina's red-zone defense has been reasonably effective in holding opponents to a 65.2 percent TD rate this season.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jaguars' Minshew, Chargers' Herbert look to snap team skids
Gardner Minshew and Justin Herbert don’t remember much about the previous time they faced each otherOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak
The Atlanta Falcons actually have a shot at a winning streakOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morris uses communication skills to spark Falcons to victory
Interim head coach Raheem Morris sought to make the Atlanta Falcons uncomfortable last week in an attempt to convince players that nobody's job was safe on the underachieving teamOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perfect 8-for-8 on kicks Koo went 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 40-23 win against Minnesota.
Impact The 26-year-old remains a high-floor fantasy option, with multiple field goals converted in all five of his appearances this season, and three or more field-goal attempts in each of his past four outings. Koo has been reliable from intermediate-to-deep range as well, nailing all three of his attempts Sunday from 40-plus yards, and standing at a 9-for-10 mark from 40 or more yards out this season.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 6
NFL Today, Week 6OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steelers continue domination of Browns in Pittsburgh 38-7
Sunday's NFL capsulesOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons respond to Quinn firing with 40-23 win vs. Vikings
Julio Jones returned from injury to catch two of Matt Ryan’s four touchdown passes, as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Minnesota Vikings 40-23 for their first victory of the seasonOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drains four kicks in losing effort Koo went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries while converting his lone point-after attempt during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Panthers.
Impact After being ruled out for Atlanta's Week 4 loss to the Packers with a groin injury, Koo resumed his strong 2020 campaign against Carolina by pushing his field-goal conversion rate to 91.7 percent. Coupling his efficient FG rate with his success on onside kicks, Koo has been a fine special-teams asset in 12 career appearances for the Falcons. Dependability on extra points has been the area of Koo's game where there remains room for improvement, as he has already missed two of nine attempts on the year.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Prescott injured, Dalton leads Cowboys past Giants
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prescott injured as Cowboys rally for 37-34 win over Giants
Dak Prescott sustained a gruesome ankle injury not long after his first career touchdown catch before backup Andy Dalton led a drive to a field goal on the final play, and the Dall...OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bridgewater, Burris lead Panthers; Falcons fire Quinn
Teddy Bridgewater threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, Juston Burris made a huge interception in the end zone and the Carolina Panthers held on for a 23-16 victory over winless...OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons activate rookie Terrell from reserve/COVID-19 list
The Atlanta Falcons have activated cornerback AOCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
