Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has confirmed that Harrison Butker will retain his starting kicker role for Week 10, deferring a potential change despite the veteran’s recent inconsistency. Following Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets, where Butker missed a 51-yard field goal attempt, Reid stated he would “look at everything” to evaluate the situation. Ultimately, the decision to stick with Butker signals a final opportunity for the kicker to turn his season around before the team considers alternative options.
Andy Reid retains veteran after 51-yard miss, keeping Justin Tucker on bench
Butker’s field goal accuracy has plummeted this season, marking a stark contrast to his previous decade of reliability. The kicker is currently 12-for-19 on field goal attempts, a 63% completion rate that has drawn significant boos from the Arrowhead Stadium crowd. Notably, all but one of his seven misses have come from distances of 50 yards or more, highlighting a specific struggle with long-range attempts that has become a critical liability for the Chiefs’ offense.
With Butker holding the job, the Chiefs are not yet turning to Justin Tucker, who joined the team’s practice squad at the end of October. Tucker’s presence on the roster provides a safety net, but Reid’s decision to keep Butker active suggests the coaching staff believes the veteran can still deliver in high-pressure situations. As the Chiefs prepare for their next matchup, the focus remains on whether Butker can regain his form or if the organization will finally pull the trigger on a change.
Source: Yahoo Sports
