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The Kansas City Chiefs were in need of a win in Week 14 against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to bolster their dim NFL playoff chances.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / November 27

After a shaky start, Chiefs' Butker has returned to form

After a shaky start, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has returned to form

Early in the 2025 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker seemed to be having a rough time. The normally sure-footed Butker was not only missing makeable field goals, he was shanking extra points and sending kickoffs out of bounds at the most inopportune times.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / November 24

Kicking Butt: How Chiefs’ Clutch Kicker Delivered Sunday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Winning close games requires perfect kicking in the NFL, and the Chiefs got just that from Harrison Butker on Sunday. “Butker ended it,” head coach Andy Reid said.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker says Colts actually helped him in biggest moment of Week 12 loss

The Indianapolis Colts had a two-score lead in the fourth quarter, but allowed the Kansas City Chiefs to score 11 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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NFL News / Field Level Media / November 23

Chiefs get first close win of season, topping Colts in OT

Harrison Butker kicked five field goals, including the decisive 27-yarder with 1:57 left in overtime, to give the host Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / November 14

Chiefs vs. Broncos could be decided by Butker and Lutz under pressure

There are many items to watch for during Sunday's crucial AFC West showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Denver Broncos. Denver is in first place in the division at 8-2.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / November 13

Harrison Butker is quietly putting any early-season concerns behind him

Harrison Butker is no longer a talking point. That's exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs want for their kicker, at least on the field. It was only a few weeks ago that conversations around the Chiefs' special teams units overall, and specifically the effectiveness of Butker, were concerning.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 27

Commanders sign Matthew Wright to practice squad, elevate K for Week 8

The Washington Commanders will attempt to derail the Chiefs without Jayden Daniels on Monday, but their Marcus Mariota-led effort will involve a backup kicker as well.

NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / October 27

Commanders kicker situation implodes just hours before kickoff vs. Chiefs

The Washington Commanders and Kansas City Chiefs have announced their official promotions from their practice squads in anticipation of their Monday Night Football matchup for Week 8.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 12

Chiefs fans are losing patience with Harrison Butker after another ugly miss

It happened again. Perhaps that shouldn't be surprising to Kansas City Chiefs fans at this point, but kicker Harrison Butker missed an extra point in the first quarter—and it wasn't even close.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 10

How much longer can the Chiefs trust Harrison Butker at kicker?

The Chiefs have a Harrison Butker problem. In every game so far this season, the kicker has made a mistake. He has missed at least one kick, whether it be an extra point or field goal, in each of the first four games.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / October 8

Is it time for the Chiefs to part ways with Harrison Butker?

After a boneheaded out-of-bounds kickoff in Jacksonville that gifted the Jaguars a head start in their game-winning drive, social media was set ablaze by fans trolling Butker for his blunder, with many demanding his dismissal.

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Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / October 7

NFL’s top-paid kicker is becoming a weekly nightmare for the Chiefs

Ugh, here we are again. Another week, and here I am, writing another article about how Harrison Butker’s struggles have hurt the Kansas City Chiefs this season.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Arrowhead Addict / September 29

Harrison Butker's slump is starting to test Chiefs' patience

Harrison Butker is missing too many kicks. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star kicker missed another field goal on Sunday, one of the few downsides from what was otherwise an excellent 37-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Kansas City Chiefs News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Chiefs Coach Sends Strong Message to Struggling Harrison Butker, Raises Concern Before Ravens Game

The spotlight in Kansas City this Week isn’t on the electric offense or the roaring Arrowhead crowd. The league’s highest-paid place-kicker, Harrison Butker, suddenly finds himself under a magnifying glass that’s as sharp as the red-and-yellow banners that fill the stadium on Sundays.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / September 25

Harrison Butker’s Slump: What Chiefs Coaches Are Saying After 3 Misses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City assistant head coach/special teams coordinator Dave Toub spoke to reporters prior to Thursday’s practice. The Chiefs (1-2) are hosting the Baltimore Ravens (1-2) on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium (3:25 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker’s Public Prayer for Charlie Kirk

As the nation processes the shock of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has emerged as one of the most prominent public voices bridging faith, sport, and the broader cultural conversation.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 31

Chiefs' Butker Has a Plan for NFL's New Kickoff Rules

Going into the 2025 campaign, the Kansas City Chiefs and the rest of the NFL's franchises will have to make some adjustments to their game plans when it comes to kickoffs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Gridiron Heroics / July 8

Chiefs’ Harrison Butker Fully Embraces His Popular Nickname

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2025 NFL season, kicker Harrison Butker is embracing his popular nickname, “Buttkicker.” After a challenging offseason following a Super Bowl loss, the team is focused on redemption and returning to championship form.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Athlon Sports / July 7