Younghoe Koo, the New York Giants kicker, infamously missed a field-goal attempt by striking the turf instead of the ball, avoiding three points for a team potentially aiming to lose for a better draft pick. This incident reflects the ongoing debate about tanking in the NFL, where teams like the Jets face pressure to lose in hopes of improving their draft position, despite the uncertain outcomes of high draft picks.
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