The Atlanta Falcons have placed kicker Younghoe Koo on injured reserve after he aggravated a right hip injury during a recent game against the Raiders. Koo had previously been on the injury report earlier in the season but had not been listed prior to the game. He will miss the remainder of the regular season and potentially the wild-card round if the Falcons qualify. In his absence, the Falcons have signed Riley Patterson to take over kicking duties.

• Younghoe Koo's injury could impact the Falcons' special teams as they head into the playoffs.
• The Falcons have confidence in Koo despite his struggles earlier in the season.