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Falcons’ Koo named Special Teams Player of the Week

Younghoe Koo of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal as Ryan Allen holds in the first half on an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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Credit: Todd Kirkland

Younghoe Koo of the Atlanta Falcons kicks a field goal as Ryan Allen holds in the first half on an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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Dec 11, 2019

Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday after he played a unique role in the 40-20 victory over the Panthers. It’s the second such honor for Koo this season.

In the win Sunday, Koo made all four field-goal attempts, hitting from 37, 35, 29 and a career-long 50 yards. He also recovered a fumble on a kickoff at the Panthers’ 16-yard line after Damonate Kazee forced the ball loose.

Since Week 10, Koo has an NFL-leading 16 field goals and 57 points.

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