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New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo made arguably the most bizarre 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 more bizarre.
In the second quarter, with the Giants trailing by 10, Koo took to the field to line up for a 47-yard field goal attempt in hopes of cutting the lead to a single score before halftime. But Koo, who was released by the Atlanta Falcons earlier this season after a crucial miss, made contact with the turf, completely missing the ball.
New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo (37) scores an extra point during the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 1, 2025. (Eric Canha/Imagn Images)
A scramble for the ball ensued and holder 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 appeared to point to the cold in Foxborough and a moving ball.
“I was approaching the ball, and in the cold weather, the ball kind of slid down, so it was moving,” Koo said, via New York Post. “I couldn’t get through the ball. The ball was moving when I was driving towards it, so I stopped on it.”
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 WOES CONTINUE FOR GIANTS
“Jamie did a good job catching it and putting it back,” he added, “but by then it was too late.”
Koo’s failed attempt wasn’t New York’s only mishap on special teams. Gunner Olszewski also fumbled on a kickoff return late in the first half after being sandwiched by a tackle from Marte Mapu and Christian Elliss.
The Patriots recovered from 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 victory with a 33-15 win, and both teams are heading into a late bye week.
