Who Should I Start? Younghoe Koo or Jake Bates


Week 3 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Younghoe Koo News

Younghoe Koo Will Not Play in Week 2

Saturday, September 13, 4:17 PM

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (undisclosed) will not be active for his team's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Falcons are elevating kicker Parker Romo from the practice squad to take Koo's place. The 31-year-old Koo missed a crucial field goal attempt in the closing seconds of Atlanta's Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, prompting the team to sign Romo. The Falcons have not parted ways with Koo yet, but the writing could be on the wall for the veteran kicker.


Week 3 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jake Bates News

Jake Bates Looking to Continue Historical Success Against Bears in Week 2

Friday, September 12, 1:49 PM

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates held up his end of the bargain in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, nailing both of his field goal attempts and an extra-point try in his team's 27-13 loss. Bates will not have to worry about any potential weather issues in Week 2, as the Lions return home to the domed Ford Field to take on the Chicago Bears. Bates has more career points scored (21) against Chicago than any other NFL team. The Lions should also have an easier time moving the football and generating scoring opportunities against the Bears than they did against the Packers. Bates profiles as a low-end top-12 fantasy kicker in Week 2 against Chicago.


Younghoe Koo vs. Jake Bates

Still trying to decide between Koo and Bates? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Younghoe Koo is projected to score 9.9 points this week while Jake Bates is projected to score 9.0 points.