Giants' Younghoe Koo Expected to Kick Sunday vs Bears
The New York Giants aim to break a three-game losing streak in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Due to Graham Gano's ongoing neck injury, Younghoe Koo is expected to take over kicking responsibilities.
Injury and Koo's Role
Gano did not practice on Friday, leading head coach Brian Daboll to lean toward Koo as the starter. Daboll stated,
“I would assume it's going to be Koo.”
Koo's Background
Koo began the season with the Atlanta Falcons, a team he represented for seven seasons. After missing a field goal in the current season, the Falcons released him. Koo joined the Giants' practice squad before earning the starting kicker role.
Career Highlights and Recent Performance
- Koo maintained a starting kicker position for seven consecutive years, a notable achievement.
- He was selected for the Pro Bowl in 2020.
- Koo holds an 85.8% career kicking accuracy.
However, his 2024 season showed struggles, converting only 73.5% of field goals and missing four attempts between 40-49 yards—similar to the miss that led to his release in 2025.
Giants' Confidence
Despite a disappointing 2-7 record this season, the Giants trust Koo's potential contributions moving forward and are not giving up hope.
Summary: Younghoe Koo is set to handle Giants' kicking duties amid Graham Gano's injury, with the team hopeful that Koo can help improve their struggling 2025 season.