Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid declined to address kicker Harrison Butker's status following the team's 35-12 win over the New York Jets. Butker missed a 56-yard field goal that hit the upright and, after a penalty gave him a second attempt from 51 yards, pushed that kick wide right. The misses drew loud boos from the Arrowhead Stadium crowd as the teams headed to halftime.
"I'm sure I'll be asked about Butker. I'll address that as we go throughout the week," Reid said unprompted. "I'll look at everything, and no need to ask. That'll be the answer that you get. I'm not making any decisions right now today."
Butker said he did not take the boos personally. "The fans are passionate. They want [us] to win games. They want me to make kicks. I want to make kicks. I've got to be better," he said. Through the current season, Butker is 12-of-19 on field goal attempts (63.2%), the lowest accuracy rate of his 10-year career. His seven missed field goals lead the NFL, and according to ESPN, his 17 total missed kicks since the start of the 2025 season — 12 field goals and five extra points — also lead the league.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed continued confidence in Butker. "We have confidence in him. That's pretty much it. I've seen him make field goals at the biggest stages that you can make in this league. I want him to know I have as much confidence in him as I've ever had, just trying to give him that vote of confidence."
The Chiefs signed veteran kicker Justin Tucker to their practice squad last month. Tucker missed the entire 2025 season while serving a 10-game suspension following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviors during massage sessions. He became eligible to sign this offseason and joined Kansas City after a tryout that also included Harrison Mevis and Ben Sauls. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub said the addition is aimed at helping Butker: "We're trying to improve Butker. We're trying to get Butker right. That's what this whole thing is about."
