The Atlanta Falcons were in a winning position to close out their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But when kicker Younghoe Koo's 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right , all hope was lost.

The Falcons fell 23-20, dropped a crucial NFC South clash. For quarterback Michael Penix, it was an opportunity to fully begin his tenure as starter on the right foot.

But at the same time, Penix isn't blaming Koo for the loss. He knows the Falcons could've done more to not needed a field goal for the win, via team reporter Terrin Waack.

“We have all the confidence in the world in Koo,” Penix said. “Just like everyone else, we're not perfect. We didn't even have to be in that position where we needed to tie it with a field goal.” Article Continues Below

Despite the loss,

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