GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 12: Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles prior to Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Although the NFL does not record preseason stats in its official records, Harrison Butker made one of the longest kicks in preseason history this week.
On August 22, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. With a few seconds left in the first half, the Chiefs sent out their special teams unit to attempt a 69-yard field goal in deep field-goal territory. Butker stepped onto the field and drilled the ball through the uprights to give the Chiefs a 9-0 lead heading into half.
This stunning performance caught the attention of those around the league. Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs franchise owner Clark Hunt, went to Instagram to congratulate Butker on his feat.
Butker has built a reputation for himself among the kickers in the league with his kicking range. Butker tends to break records. During Super Bowl 58, Butker broke the record for the furthest kick in Super Bowl history with a 57-yard kick. Not stopping there, he holds the longest kick in Arrowhead Stadium history back in 2022 when he drilled in a 62-yard field goal.
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While Butker’s 69-yarder was the biggest highlight of the game, his night did not end on a high note. Butker ended up missing two costly kicks during the game. Missing an extra point attempt and sending a 43-yard kick wide right sent the Chiefs home with a 16-15 loss.
After the game, Butker felt like he let his team down, stating that, “You’ve got to make your kicks.” Showcasing his range, Butker still has to clean up his accuracy to remain one of the league’s best kickers.
Heading into their final preseason game against the reigning Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks. Inside the organization, Butker is still trusted, and Andy Reid remains confident in his kicker. With only two weeks left before the regular season, the Chiefs hope that the misses were a one-game occurrence for their star kicker.
Butker has become known off the field for his right-wing political views.
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