Harrison Butker has been flat-out missing kicks, but Chiefs head coach Andy Reid just confirmed the team is still rolling with him. Yeah, you heard that right. Despite Butker’s consistent struggles, Reid announced at a Wednesday press conference that Butker is their guy for this Sunday’s game in Atlanta. It’s a move that’s got everyone scratching their heads.
Butker’s Kicks Are Just Not Hitting
Look, the numbers don’t lie. Butker missed a 56-yard field goal last Sunday against the Jets, then missed again from 51 yards after the Jets drew an offside flag. That’s two misses in one game, and not even the first time recently. He’s missed field goals in each of the last three games. For the entire season, he’s a dismal 12-of-19 on field goal attempts. That’s not just a slump, that’s a serious problem when every point counts. We’re in November, teams need their specialists locked in, not guessing if the ball is going to sail wide.
Justin Tucker on the Practice Squad Means Nothing?
Adding another layer to this head-scratcher: the Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad late last month. Justin Tucker, people! The best in the business, just sitting there. You’d think that move, combined with Butker’s continued misses, would be the signal for a change. But apparently not. Reid’s confidence in Butker remains unshaken, or at least that’s the message he’s sending. So, what’s the plan here? Are they hoping Butker magically finds his groove this week, or is this a psychological play?
The Chiefs are headed to Atlanta this Sunday, and all eyes will be on Butker. Can he finally snap out of this funk and prove Reid’s faith isn’t completely misplaced? Or will the misses continue to pile up, making this decision look even wilder? We’ll find out soon enough if sticking with the struggling kicker pays off.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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