Younghoe Koo

Younghoe Koo

29-Year-Old KickerK
Atlanta Falcons
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Koo has converted more field goals (119) than PATs (111) through three and half seasons as Atlanta's kicker, establishing himself as one of the league's best (with some help from a dome) while being attached to subpar offenses. His work for the Falcons includes 20-for-25 from 50-plus and 31-for-39 from 40-49 yards, keeping him on the fantasy map even with the team relying on Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke at quarterback. Koo is good enough to rank among the top fantasy kickers if the Falcons offense is merely decent, which might be the case even with sketchy QB play now that rookie Bijan Robinson leads the rushing attack. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a five-year, $24.25 million contract with the Falcons in March of 2022.
Solid despite long-distance misses
KAtlanta Falcons
January 17, 2024
Koo made 32 of 37 field-goal attempts and 27 of 28 extra-point tries across 17 appearances during the 2023 campaign.
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For a second straight season, Koo went exactly 32-for-37 on field-goal tries. In the previous two campaigns, he went 27-for-29 and 37-for-39, respectively, and the biggest difference between the separate two-year stretches is his efficiency from beyond 50 yards. In 2020 and 2021, Koo went 12-for-13 from 50-plus, but he's made just 10 of his last 17 attempts from that distance. Koo's long-range accuracy was never his strong suit, but it's disappointing to see him getting worse in that department -- 3-for-6 in 2023 after 7-for-11 in 2022. Despite the concerns, Koo is still one of the most reliable kickers from inside 50 yards and is under contract through the 2026 campaign. He could see a boost in fantasy value if the Falcons' offense can take a step forward with a new head coach in 2024.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Koo parlayed a marvelous three-year stint with the Falcons into a five-year, $24.5 million extension this offseason, making him one of the highest paid kickers in the NFL. He doesn't figure to get many extra-point tries this year given the state of Atlanta's offense, but he’s trusted from long distance and plays his home games in a dome. That likely doesn’t lend to top-flight numbers, but it could keep him relevant.
Perhaps best known for his prowess on onside kicks, Koo has also been excellent at the main part of his job, leading all kickers in fantasy points since he took over in Atlanta midway through the 2019 season. He's converted 60 of 65 field-goal attempts in a Falcons uniform, including each of his nine tries from 50-plus yards. An NFC South schedule doesn't hurt, especially with the Falcons playing under a retractable roof.
Koo's name makes him a fan favorite, and his excellent work in eight games last season made him especially popular in Atlanta. In addition to leading kickers in per-game fantasy scoring, Koo gained added notoriety with back-to-back successful onside kicks (plus another wiped out by a penalty) on Thanksgiving. The Falcons could bring in competition, but Koo will be favored to win the gig.
Koo will have a chance to earn the starting job after incumbent Josh Lambo struggled mightily throughout the 2016 season. While the undrafted free agent may be known more for his trick shot videos than kicking acumen, his strong leg and reasonable accuracy could help topple the less-than-sturdy perch that Lambo currently sits a top.
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Poor showing in Chicago
KAtlanta Falcons
January 2, 2024
Koo made one of three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Bears.
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Busy day in win
KAtlanta Falcons
December 25, 2023
Koo made all five of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 29-10 win over the Colts.
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Non-factor in week 15
KAtlanta Falcons
December 20, 2023
Koo (illness) didn't attempt a field goal and made his only extra-point try during Sunday's 9-7 loss to Carolina.
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Good to go versus Carolina
KAtlanta Falcons
December 17, 2023
Koo (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Has illness, questionable for Sunday
KAtlanta Falcons
Illness
December 16, 2023
Koo was added to the Falcons' Week 15 injury report Saturday due to an illness, making him questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
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