Sports · November 2, 2026
Andy Reid backs decision to trust Harrison Butker despite Chiefs kicker
The Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter during a game against the Denver Broncos. The miss left the Chiefs with a 24-21 lead, which Denver subsequently overcame with a touchdown to win 28-24. Butker has missed six field goals this season, which is a career high. The Chiefs recently signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad following Butker's two misses the previous week against the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the recent struggles, Chiefs coach Andy Reid defended the decision to attempt the long field goal, stating it was within Butker's range.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt with approximately 2:36 remaining in the fourth quarter
- The Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 28-24 following the miss
- Butker has missed six field goals so far this season
- The Chiefs signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad earlier in the week
- Butker went 1-for-2 on field goal attempts and 3-for-3 on extra points during the game
Reported by only some outlets
- CBS Sports notes that Justin Tucker was out of the league after being accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct in 2024
- Newsweek reports that Butker has missed 16 kicks since the start of 2025, the most in the NFL during that time
- New York Post mentions Butker's 2024 graduation speech at Benedictine College
Confirmed
- Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal wide right
- The Denver Broncos won 28-24
- Justin Tucker was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad recently
- Butker has 6 missed field goals this season
Reported
- Butker's 16 missed kicks since the start of 2025 is the most by any kicker in the league in that span (Newsweek)
- Justin Tucker had been out of the league since 2024 following sexual misconduct allegations reported by The Baltimore Banner (CBS Sports)
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