Butker gets another chance against Atlanta.
The Kansas City Chiefs will continue relying on Harrison Butker despite his recent kicking struggles. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Wednesday that the veteran will handle the team's kicking duties when Kansas City visits the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
The decision follows Butker's difficult performance in the Chiefs' 35-12 victory over the New York Jets. He initially missed a 56-yard field goal attempt late in the first half. However, a defensive offside penalty against New York provided another opportunity from 51 yards. Butker missed again, recording his seventh missed field goal of the season. The second attempt drew boos from Chiefs fans as the teams headed into halftime.
Butker has converted 12 of 19 field-goal attempts this season, giving him a 63.2% success rate. He has also missed one extra-point attempt. His seven missed field goals are the most in the NFL this season, making his recent form a concern for Kansas City's special teams unit.
The struggles have continued from last season. Since the beginning of the 2025 campaign, Butker has missed 17 kicks, including 12 field goals and five extra-point attempts. Despite those numbers, Reid believes the experienced kicker deserves an opportunity to work through his difficulties.
Butker has been an important contributor throughout his Kansas City career, helping the franchise capture three Super Bowl championships since joining the team in 2017. His previous performances in high-pressure situations remain part of the coaching staff's confidence in him.
For now, Kansas City is maintaining its current arrangement rather than making an immediate change. Butker will get another opportunity to demonstrate improvement against Atlanta as the Chiefs look for more reliable kicking production.