Falcons Place K Younghoe Koo on IR, Sign K Riley Patterson

Tue, Oct 10, 8:00 AM EDT • Fantasy Football Analyst • draftsharks • 3 analyses

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The Atlanta Falcons have placed kicker Younghoe Koo on Injured Reserve, effectively ending his regular season. In his absence, the Falcons have signed kicker Riley Patterson, who has previously played for the Jets and Browns this season. Patterson boasts an impressive 88% success rate on field goals throughout his career, making him a viable fantasy option for Week 16, especially with the Falcons' favorable implied total of 25.25 points.

Younghoe Koo's season is over after being placed on IR.
Riley Patterson steps in as the new kicker for the Falcons.
Patterson's strong field goal percentage makes him a solid fantasy start.

Younghoe Koo | K

Injury

Week 16

Koo's injury ends his regular season prematurely.

Riley Patterson | K

Pickup

Week 16

Patterson has a career FG success rate of 88%.
Playing indoors with a high implied total makes him a good fantasy option.

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are looking to maintain their scoring potential with a new kicker.
Patterson's addition could help sustain their offensive output.

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