Younghoe Koo's Career-Long 58-Yard Field Goal with Two Seconds Remaining Lifts Falcons Over Saints 26-24

Sep 29, 2024, 08:04 PM

The Atlanta Falcons secured a dramatic 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints, thanks to Younghoe Koo's career-long 58-yard field goal with two seconds remaining. Koo's performance was pivotal, contributing 14 points through four field goals, including the game-winner which also set a record for the longest field goal in Mercedes-Benz Stadium history. Despite not scoring any offensive touchdowns, the Falcons capitalized on key defensive plays and special teams efforts, including a muffed punt recovery and a pick-six. Koo's four field goals averaged 47 yards. The win brings the Falcons' record to 2-2, while the Saints suffer their second consecutive gut-wrenching loss.