Chiefs not giving up on Harrison Butker yet
Despite a second straight Chiefs loss that included a missed 54-yard attempt, Kansas City is reportedly sticking with kicker Harrison Butker for now.
K · Kansas City Chiefs · #7
Week
Week 9
Matchup
New York Jets
DFS salary
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Projection
8.6
| 2026 · KC | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · KC | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt as the Chiefs dropped their second consecutive game. Despite the struggles, Kansas City is reportedly standing by its kicker for now rather than making a change at the position. Butker will likely get another chance to settle in as the team looks to turn its season around.
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Harrison Butker will remain Kansas City's kicker heading into Week 9, according to coach Andy Reid, despite a shaky start to his season. The Chiefs recently added former All-Pro Justin Tucker to the practice squad, but they're sticking with Butker for now rather than making a change at the position.
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Andy Reid confirmed the Chiefs are sticking with Harrison Butker as their kicker despite his struggles this season. The coach's public backing signals Kansas City isn't ready to make a change at the position, even as Butker's inconsistency has drawn scrutiny through the first part of the campaign.
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Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt during the Chiefs' loss to the Broncos, but coach Andy Reid confirmed he will remain Kansas City's kicker going forward. The vote of confidence suggests no immediate change at the position despite the miss.
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Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter of Kansas City's 28-24 loss to Denver in Week 8. Coach Andy Reid publicly defended his kicker afterward, declining to put the blame on Butker for the costly miss in a close divisional defeat.
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Despite a second straight Chiefs loss that included a missed 54-yard attempt, Kansas City is reportedly sticking with kicker Harrison Butker for now.
Despite signing former All-Pro Justin Tucker to the practice squad after Harrison Butker's rocky start, the Chiefs are keeping Butker as their kicker heading into Week 9.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Harrison Butker will remain the team's kicker heading into Week 9.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced a decision on kicker Harrison Butker's status as he continues to struggle this season.
Despite missing a 54-yard attempt in Kansas City's loss to Denver, Andy Reid says Harrison Butker remains the Chiefs' kicker.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Harrison Butker will stay as the team's kicker despite his missed 54-yard field goal in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid defended kicker Harrison Butker after a crucial missed field goal late in Kansas City's 28-24 loss to the Broncos.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid addressed Harrison Butker's missed 54-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter during Kansas City's 28-24 loss to the Broncos in Week 8, shifting blame away from the kicker.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Harrison Butker will remain the starting kicker in Week 8 against Denver, even after Kansas City signed veteran Justin Tucker.
Chiefs coaches praised kicker Harrison Butker for a strong practice in windy conditions, coming shortly after Kansas City added veteran Justin Tucker as competition.