In a moment of sheer disbelief that quickly spread across social media, New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo committed a monumental error during Monday Night Football that left even the most seasoned NFL observers speechless.
A Kick That Went Terribly Wrong
The bizarre incident occurred in the second quarter of the Giants' 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots in Foxborough on December 2, 2025. Lining up for a 47-yard field goal attempt, Koo approached the ball but failed to make contact, instead kicking the ground directly behind it. The holder, punter Jamie Gillan, scrambled to salvage the play, picking up the loose ball before being tackled for a 13-yard loss, turning the ball over to the Patriots.
Legends Left in Stunned Silence
The play was so unusual that it became the instant highlight of the Manning brothers' alternate 'Manningcast' broadcast. Peyton and Eli Manning, with a combined 33 years of NFL experience, expressed their utter shock alongside special guest Danny DeVito.
"The kicker tripped trying to kick the field goal," Peyton Manning exclaimed. "I have not seen that … ever." Both Eli Manning and DeVito repeatedly concurred, stating they had never witnessed such a mishap. Peyton even joked about Eli's golf game, comparing the whiff to "one of your fat nine-irons... It's all grass."
The broadcast also captured Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's visible frustration, rolling his eyes and appearing to say, "Oh my God," a sentiment DeVito echoed moments later.
Koo's Explanation for the Missed Kick
Following the game, Younghoe Koo addressed the media, attempting to explain the mechanics behind the viral blunder. "I was approaching the ball and, cold weather, the ball kind of slipped out at the bottom so it was moving," Koo told reporters. "I wasn't able to kick through the ball. The ball was moving when I was driving to it, so I just pulled up on it."
The kicker, who began the season with the Atlanta Falcons before being cut after one game, did credit holder Jamie Gillan for his effort to react in the chaos. "Jamie did a good job of catching it and putting it back," Koo said, "but, at that point, it was too late."
The botched play instantly went viral on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), becoming a major talking point for NFL fans and analysts alike, proving that even in a professional league, the unexpected can still happen.
