Younghoe Koo’s Strange Miss Leaves Giants Fans Stunned
So, let’s talk about one of the most unexpected moments from the Giants’ loss to the Patriots — a moment that instantly went viral and had fans, former players, and even broadcasters in disbelief. Giants kicker Younghoe Koo found himself at the center of attention, and not for the reasons any kicker would want.
Midway through the second quarter, with the Giants trailing by 10, Koo stepped up for what should’ve been a routine 47-yard field goal. The plan was simple: cut the deficit to one score before halftime and give the team a little momentum. Instead, something nobody expected happened. As he approached the ball, his foot went straight into the turf. He didn’t just mis-hit the ball — he didn’t hit it at all . The kick completely whiffed, leaving everyone frozen for a split second before chaos broke loose.
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The ball was immediately scooped up by holder Jamie Gillan, who tried to salvage the play but was quickly swallowed up by the Patriots’ defense. What went down in the box score as a 13-yard sack ended up looking more like a live-action blooper reel.
After the game, Koo tried to make sense of it. He said the cold weather in Foxborough played a role and that the ball had slipped just enough at the bottom to start moving right as he was stepping into the kick. According to him, the movement forced him to pull back mid-swing, leaving him unable to follow through. He even pointed out that Gillan managed to get the ball reset, but by then the timing was completely thrown off.
And this wasn’t the Giants’ only special teams mistake of the night. Gunner Olszewski later fumbled a kickoff return, giving New England the ball deep in Giants territory. The Patriots capitalized, stretching the lead with another field goal and tightening their grip on what ended up being their 10th straight win.
As you’d expect, fans didn’t take Koo’s misfire quietly. Former Giants receiver Victor Cruz even jumped into the comments on social media, saying he “threw his drink across the room.” Eli Manning, watching from the “ManningCast,” admitted he’d never seen anything like it in his entire career. And honestly, that’s saying something.
The Giants now sit at 2–11 heading into their bye week, stuck replaying a night packed with frustration, confusion, and one field goal attempt that people will be replaying for a long time — though probably not for the reasons the Giants were hoping.
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