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Falcons’ Chris Lindstrom out, Younghoe Koo will play vs. Panthers

Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom OUT, kicker Younghoe Koo WILL play vs. Panthers in Week 15

The Atlanta Falcons will be without two key offensive linemen when they take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. Right tackle Kaleb McGary was ruled out on Friday due to a knee injury and guard Chris Lindstrom was ruled out on Sunday morning.

Replacing McGary and Lindstrom in the starting lineup will likely be Storm Norton and Tyler Vrabel. Norton filled in for McGary in Week 14 while Vrabel was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday.

On the bright side, the Falcons will have center Drew Dalman and left tackle Jake Matthews, both of whom were listed as questionable on the injury report. Kicker Younghoe Koo and linebacker Nate Landman will also be out there against the Carolina Panthers.

Sunday’s game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium.

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Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo questionable for Panthers game

The Falcons announced that kicker Younghoe Koo is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers

The Atlanta Falcons announced a handful of moves on Saturday afternoon, the most notable of which was Younghoe Koo being listed as questionable for Week 15 due to an illness.

While Koo still has a chance to play, defensive lineman David Onyemata has been ruled out for Sunday’s game. The team also activated defensive lineman LaCale London from the injured reserve list and placed Kentavius Street on IR.

Atlanta announced its Week 15 practice squad elevations as well on Saturday. Tight end Tucker Fisk and offensive tackle Tyler Vrable will join the team’s 53-man roster for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.

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WATCH: Younghoe Koo’s journey to become NFL’s most accurate kicker

WATCH: Falcons’ Younghoe Koo’s journey to become NFL’s leading kicker

When the Atlanta Falcons signed Younghoe Koo late in the 2019 season, few imagined he would go on to become the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Koo’s rise to greatness has been incredible to watch over the last four seasons in Atlanta.

Regardless of whether or not the offense shows up each week, Koo’s consistent and clutch kicking has helped this Falcons team stay in countless games. For his career, Koo has converted on 146 of 162 field-goal attempts (NFL-record 90.1 percent).

Success hasn’t always come easy for the 29-year-old. Koo’s first NFL gig with the Chargers in 2016 didn’t last long after he missed a few potential game-winning kicks.

NFL Films released a video compilation showing the ups and downs of Koo’s career thus far. Watch below, as shared by NFL Films’ Twitter account:

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Falcons injury report: WR Mack Hollins ruled OUT vs. Saints

Falcons Week 12 injury report: WR Mack Hollins ruled OUT vs. Saints

The Atlanta Falcons (4-6) have released their final injury report for Week 12 and just one player was ruled out. Wide receiver Mack Hollins will officially miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury.

On the bright side, kicker Younghoe Koo (back) was a full participant at Friday’s practice. Koo and defensive lineman David Onyemata are good to go for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints (5-5).

Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke is questionable with a hamstring injury, as you can see in the team’s full Week 12 injury report below.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Calais Campbell Rest DNP   —   —    —
Younghoe Koo Back DNP LP FP    —
David Onyemata Ankle LP LP FP    —
Mack Hollins Ankle LP DNP DNP OUT
Dee Alford Ankle LP LP FP    —
Taylor Heinicke Hamstring LP LP LP QUEST.

Check out the Falcons’ updated depth chart and our latest six-round mock draft heading into Week 12.

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Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is good to go vs. Saints

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is ‘good to go’ for Sunday’s game against the Saints

Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is officially good to go for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, head coach Arthur Smith told reporters on Friday. Koo missed Wednesday’s practice and was limited on Thursday due to a back injury.

While the team is grateful to have its starting kicker back, Atlanta won’t have wide receiver Mack Hollins in Week 12, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke is questionable as he deals with a hamstring injury. The Falcons named Desmond Ridder the starting quarterback earlier this week and said Logan Woodside would serve as the backup if Heinicke can’t play on Sunday.

Check out the team’s updated depth chart, 53-man roster and practice squad heading into Week 12.

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Falcons injury report: Younghoe Koo returns, Mack Hollins out

Falcons injury report: Younghoe Koo returns, Mack Hollins out again Thursday

The Atlanta Falcons listed five players on their Thursday injury report. Kicker Younghoe Koo returned but was limited after sitting out on Wednesday due to a back injury.

The team signed kicker Matthew Wright to the practice squad in case Koo can’t play in Sunday’s game against the Saints. Wide receiver Mack Hollins missed practice with an ankle injury, but defensive lineman Calais Campbell returned.

Cornerback Dee Alford, defensive lineman David Onyemata and quarterback Taylor Heinicke were limited. Check out the team’s full Thursday injury report below.

Player Injury Wed Thu Fri Status
Calais Campbell Rest DNP  —
Younghoe Koo Back DNP LP
David Onyemata Ankle LP LP
Mack Hollins Ankle LP DNP
Dee Alford Ankle LP LP
Taylor Heinicke Hamstring LP LP

Check out the Falcons’ updated depth chart and our latest six-round mock draft heading into Week 12.

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Saints and Falcons list 13 combined players on first Week 12 injury report

The Saints and Falcons listed 13 combined players on the first Week 12 injury report, including Atlanta’s Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo:

And we’re off. The New Orleans Saints returned from their bye week and listed seven players on the first injury report ahead of Week 12’s game with the Atlanta Falcons — who had six of their own receiving treatment at Wednesday’s practice session.

Most notably for Atlanta: former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo, who didn’t practice while managing a back injury. He’s been a legitimate difference-maker for the Falcons in recent years and any ailment throwing him off his game could be big for New Orleans.

As for the Saints: right tackle Ryan Ramczyk and tight end Jimmy Graham were absent on their usual Wednesday rest days, while quarterback Derek Carr practiced fully (though he’s still in concussion protocol). Cornerback Marshon Lattimore, offensive lineman James Hurst, and running back Kendre Miller were all non-participants, though defensive end Isaiah Foskey was limited.

Here’s the full initial Week 12 injury report:

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11 Falcons will wear decals representing heritage in Weeks 7-8

These 11 Falcons players will be wearing decals representing their heritage in Weeks 7-8

In an effort to celebrate the NFL’s international diversity, the league is allowing players to wear decals on their helmets representing their heritage during Weeks 7 and 8 of the 2023 season.

According to the NFL’s official website, over 330 players and coaches will be participating:

Across Weeks 7 and 8 of the 2023 season, over 330 players and coaches will return to the field wearing international flag decals — with players adding flags to their helmets and coaches wearing patches on jackets — to represent the ever-growing pool of various nationalities and cultures that make up the League.

Atlanta will have 11 players and two coaches wearing flag decals over the next two weeks. Here’s a list of each participant and the country they’re representing.

Younghoe Koo field goal gives Falcons victory over Texans in final seconds

Younghoe Koo wins it for the Falcons with a late field goal

The Atlanta Falcons are over .500 after five games in one of the quietly surprising facts of the 2023 season.

The Falcons got a 37-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo with two seconds left on Sunday to edge the Houston Texans, 21-19.

The game-winning drive covered 56 yards over 1:49 and took 10 plays.

The Texans had taken the lead with 1:49 left on a TD pass from C.J. Stroud to Dalton Schultz.

Stroud, the second pick in the 2023 NFL draft, still has not thrown an interception.

Atlanta is now 3-0 at home.

FOX’s broadcast cut out during the game-winning kick.

Koo asked Bijan Robinson to donate to charity in exchange for No. 7

In exchange for his No. 7 jersey, #Falcons K Younghoe Koo asked Bijan Robinson to pick a charity and make a donation

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When the Atlanta Falcons announced the jersey numbers for their 2023 draft class a few weeks ago, fans were surprised to learn rookie running back Bijan Robinson would be wearing the No. 7.

Not only is this the infamous number of former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, it’s also the number that Younghoe Koo has worn for the last four seasons. Koo has since switched to the No. 6, but many wondered how Robinson was able to persuade Atlanta’s Pro Bowl kicker into giving up his number.

It turns out, Koo didn’t request any money but asked Robinson to pick a charity and make a donation, Falcons digital editor Scott Bair reported on Wednesday.

It’s an honorable move by Koo, whose consistent production since signing with Atlanta in 2019 has set the tone for the Falcons on special teams. Koo’s play on the field helped him secure a five-year extension last offseason.

As for Robinson, it’s going to be exciting to see the rookie wearing the iconic number for the Falcons in 2023. Here’s a teaser of Robinson debuting the jersey during rookie minicamp.

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