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 chance from 51 yards, pushed the kick wide right. The misses drew loud boos from the Arrowhead Stadium crowd as the Chiefs 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, who is 12-of-19 on field goal attempts this season (63.2%), has the worst accuracy of his 10-year career. His seven missed field goals lead the NFL, and according to ESPN he has 17 missed kicks since the start of the 2025 season — 12 field goals and five extra points — also the most in the league. "I feel confident, I'm excited for the kicks, and I've just got to do better," Butker said. "Week after week, saying the same thing. Guys support me. They've seen what I've done in my 10 seasons, and they want me to be at my best. I know who I can be. I've just got to make them go in."
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed continued confidence in his longtime teammate. "We have confidence in him," Mahomes said. "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 after a tryout that also included Harrison Mevis and Ben Sauls. Tucker missed the entire 2025 season while serving a 10-game suspension. Special teams coordinator Dave Toub emphasized the move is aimed at helping Butker. "We're trying to improve Butker. We're trying to get Butker right," Toub said. "That's what this whole thing is about."
