Hollywood legend Danny DeVito joined millions of stunned NFL fans in disbelief after witnessing one of the most bizarre and embarrassing plays in the sport's recent history. The moment of infamy belonged to New York Giants kicker Younghoe Koo, whose incredible blunder during a crucial field goal attempt has become an instant viral sensation.
A Field Goal Attempt Gone Horribly Wrong
The struggling Giants were trailing the New England Patriots 17-7 in the second quarter when they lined up for a 46-yard field goal. A successful kick would have cut the margin to a single possession, offering a vital momentum shift. However, what transpired was anything but routine.
In a sequence that left commentators and players alike baffled, Younghoe Koo approached the ball and, in a moment of pure misfortune, managed to kick the turf directly behind it. His foot made zero contact with the football. Holder Jamie Gillan was left clutching the ball, attempting a desperate salvage play before being immediately swarmed by multiple Patriots defenders.
The bizarre error resulted in a turnover on downs right in the middle of the field, squandering a golden scoring opportunity for the Giants.
Savage Reactions from Fans and a Hollywood Legend
The assessment from fans and commentators across social media and broadcast booths was swift and merciless. The moment was captured live on the popular Manningcast broadcast, featuring former NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning.
Their special guest, iconic actor Danny DeVito, summed up the global reaction perfectly. "I’ve never seen that, what the hell was that?" DeVito exclaimed, echoing the thoughts of everyone watching.
On social media platform X, the reaction was unforgiving. One user stated, "Younghoe Koo just did the unthinkable," while another declared it "one of the most embarrassing plays in NFL history." Others expressed sheer amazement at the rarity of the error: "He literally missed the ball... We will never see anything like this again."
The humour was dark for some, with one fan advising, "If I’m Younghoe Koo I think I go ahead and just unplug from life, change the name, move to Canada, become a maple syrup salesman."
Game Consequences and Career Implications
The Patriots capitalised on the momentum swing with devastating effect. They quickly responded with another touchdown before adding two more field goals before half-time, opening up a commanding 30-7 lead. They ultimately ran out comfortable 33-15 winners to maintain their standing at the top of the AFC East.
For Koo, the blunder could have severe professional consequences. NFL kickers are notoriously let go after one or two poor performances, and this error was of a uniquely high-profile nature. Koo had spent most of the season on the Giants' practice squad but was elevated to starting duties just four weeks ago due to an injury to regular kicker Graham Gano.
Prior to this disaster, the veteran, who was born in South Korea and spent six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, had been perfect in his previous four field goal attempts for the Giants, missing only one extra point. This single moment of misfortune, however, now places his spot on the team in serious jeopardy as the Giants look to salvage their season.
