Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Nov 13, 2019 at 08:33 AM

Kelsey Conway

AtlantaFalcons.com reporter

After a perfect performance in his Falcons debut, kicker Younghoe Koo has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Koo finished 4-for-4 on field goal attempts from 37, 36, 30 and a career-best 48 yards in New Orleans and 2-for-2 on extra point attempts.

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The Falcons signed Koo during their bye week on Oct. 29 after parting ways with Matt Bryant, the franchise's all-time leading scorer.

Prior to signing with the Falcons, Koo's most recent stint in the NFL was with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017. Koo kicked in four games and was 3-of-6 on his field goal attempts. He also kicked for the Atlanta Legends in the AAF and was 14-of-14 on his field goal attempts.

Koo attended Georgia Southern for his collegiate career.

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 prepares to make a kick during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 warms up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank shakes hands with kicker Younghoe Koo #7 after the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Atlanta Falcons)

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A detailed view of the name plate on the jersey of Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 kicks a field goal during the first half of the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on Sunday November 10, 2019. (Photo by Cato Cataldo/Atlanta Falcons)