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New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo had arguably the strangest field goal attempt in recent memory during Monday night’s loss to the New England Patriots, but his explanation for the missed kick was even stranger.
In the second quarter, with the Giants trailing by 10, Koo took the field to line up for a 47-yard field goal attempt in hopes of cutting the lead to just one score before halftime. But Koo, who was released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this season after a crucial miss, made contact with the turf and completely missed the ball.
New York Giants placekicker Younghoe Koo (37) makes an extra point during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 1, 2025. (Eric Canha/Image Images)
A scramble for the ball ensued and starter Jamie Gillan was tackled for what was recorded as a 13-yard sack by Jeremiah Pharms.
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The botched kick went viral on social media, including rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s reaction to the mishap.
After the game, Koo seemed to point fingers at the cold weather in Foxborough and a moving ball.
“I was getting close to the ball and, in the cold weather, the ball slid off the bottom and moved,” Koo said, via New York Post. “I couldn’t kick the ball. The ball was moving when I was going towards him, so I just stopped.”
New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo (37) is on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on November 16, 2025. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)
YOUNGHOE KOO’S FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT GOES HORRIBLY WRONG AS SPECIAL TEAMS PROBLEMS CONTINUE FOR GIANTS
“Jamie did a good job of catching it and returning it,” he added, “but, at that point, it was too late.”
Koo’s failed attempt wasn’t New York’s only special teams mishap. Gunner Olszewski also fumbled on a kickoff return late in the first half after being caught on a tackle by Marte Mapu and Christian Elliss.
The Patriots rallied at the Giants’ 27 and eventually added Andy Borregales’ second field goal of the half.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams (18) catches a touchdown pass against New York Giants cornerback Paulson Adebo (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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The Patriots earned their 10th straight win with the 33-15 victory, and both teams head into a bye week.
