Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has decided to stick with Harrison Butker as the team's kicker in Week 10, despite the kicker's recent struggles. Butker has missed several field goals this season, including a 51-yard attempt in Sunday's win over the Jets. Reid's decision comes after he said he would 'look at everything' to assess whether it was time to move on from Butker.
At a Glance
- Harrison Butker will remain the Kansas City Chiefs' kicker in Week 10.
- Butker has struggled this season, missing 7 of 19 field goal attempts.
- Andy Reid will not yet turn to Justin Tucker, who joined the Chiefs' practice squad in October.
Butker's Struggles Continue
Butker's field-goal accuracy has cratered this season, with a 63% completion rate in eight games. This is a noticeable dip from his previous 88.4% conversion rate. All but one of his misses have come from 50-plus yards, indicating he is being asked to take longer attempts.
Butker's struggles have been evident in recent weeks, with boos from the home crowd in Arrowhead Stadium after he continued to miss field goals.
Reid's Decision
Reid announced his decision to stick with Butker on Wednesday, after saying he would 'look at everything' to assess whether it was time to move on. Reid's decision suggests he believes Butker can turn things around.
Reid's decision to stick with Butker is a significant one, given the kicker's importance to the team's offense. Butker has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Chiefs.
Justin Tucker's Situation
Justin Tucker, who joined the Chiefs' practice squad in October, has not played an NFL game since being released by the Baltimore Ravens in May 2025. Tucker has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women.
Tucker's past struggles on the field are also a concern, having gone 22 of 30 on field goals in 2024, with three of the misses coming under 50 yards.
What's Next
The Chiefs will face the Falcons in Week 10, with Butker set to remain the team's kicker. The game will be a significant test for Butker, who will need to bounce back from his recent struggles.
The decision to stick with Butker will also be closely watched by fans and analysts, who will be eager to see if the kicker can turn things around and lead the team to victory.
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