Koenen celebrates another homecoming with crucial kick for NFC-leading Atlanta Falcons

Homecoming or not, Michael Koenen was just happy to help the Atlanta Falcons pick up a win on Sunday, Dec. 19, at Qwest Field in Seattle.

That the Falcons clinched a playoff berth before the game even started - thanks to a loss by the New York Giants - and then moved one step closer to wrapping up the best record in the NFC and home field advantage throughout the postseason via a 34-18 win over the Seattle Seahawks made it that much sweeter.

But playing in front of nearly 70 family members and friends, well, that was the best part for the former Ferndale High School and Western Washington University standout.