Chiefs make Harrison Butker decision for Week 9 despite major kicking woes
The Chiefs, per Andy Reid, aren't making a kicker change just yet.
The Kansas City Chiefs are sticking with kicker Harrison Butker for their Week 9 game against the New York Jets despite his struggling kicking performance. Butker has missed six kicks this season, a significant issue that has contributed to the Chiefs' two-game losing streak, which has now dropped them to a 5-2 record for the season.
Following a loss to the Denver Broncos and another against the Seattle Seahawks, Butker's field goals have been particularly poor, missing 12 of 18 tries this season at a rate of 50 yards. However, Andy Reid, the Chiefs' head coach, has announced that Butker will continue as the starting kicker for at least another week. If Butker's performance does not improve, the backup Justin Tucker, who remains on the practice squad, could be the next in line to take over the kicking duties.
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