The chances of recovering onside kicks have dropped dramatically since the NFL instituted new kickoff rules, basically wrecking one of the most intriguing special-teams plays. The Atlanta Falcons flipped that script Thanksgiving night, recovering two straight in their loss to the New Orleans Saints.
And away we go as Younghoe Koo steps into the first one:
And for those who don’t think lightning can strike twice, check this out:
That was the good news for the Atlanta kicker. However, stats will show Koo missed a field goal and a PAT in the 26-18 loss.
