The Atlanta Falcons have several position battles worth monitoring over the final two preseason games. One competition that has received plenty of attention throughout training camp is the battle for the team’s starting kicker job.
Former Pro Bowl kicker Younghoe Koo is the favorite, but the Falcons signed Lenny Krieg following his impressive showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. Koo had a rough season in 2024, playing hurt and missing time due to a leg injury.
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While Koo has the obvious experience advantage, Krieg has the stronger leg. In Atlanta’s preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, Krieg converted a 57-yard field goal but missed his second attempt to finish 1-for-2.
Head coach Raheem Morris provided an update on the plan for Friday’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans. After Krieg took all of the reps in the opener, Morris said Koo will handle the kicking duties.
Aside from Koo, we wouldn’t expect to see many starters on Friday night. Morris has consistently taken a cautious approach to the preseason since taking over as head coach in 2024. On the other hand, the Titans are expected to play the majority of their starters against Atlanta.
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“Everybody is going to play, similar to last week,” Titans head coach Brian Callahan told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s joint with the Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Kicker Younghoe Koo to start vs. Titans