"Money Matt, as he was known at the height of his powers, has a very strong case for best Falcons kicker ever. During a lengthy prime that stretched from 2010-2018, Bryant never hit at a lower rate than 86.8% of his field goal tries and only missed four extra points as a Falcon. The reliability was so, so key for a high-scoring football team, and it made him a fan favorite."
"The end of Koo's career in Atlanta got so dispiriting that it might hurt him in voting here, but we shouldn't forget how good he was in his prime. He's third all-time in field goal percentage and was actually first ahead of Bryant until his 2024-2025 implosion, and looked like he might legitimately threaten some of Bryant's marks for several years."
Matt Bryant dominated kicking for the Atlanta Falcons with 296 field goal attempts, 259 makes, and an 87.5% success rate—all franchise records. His prime from 2010-2018 featured consistent performance never dropping below 86.8% on field goals, with only four missed extra points as a Falcon. Bryant also went perfect 12-for-12 in postseason attempts. Younghoe Koo ranks third all-time in field goal percentage at 86.8% and was briefly first before recent decline. Koo handled kickoffs and performed well on long-distance attempts, but his shorter prime and recent struggles disadvantage him compared to Bryant's sustained excellence.
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