Harrison Butker Is Leading The NFL In Missed Field Goals, And The Chiefs Are Already Eyeing His Replacement

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is absolutely struggling, leading the entire NFL in missed field goals this season. After he shanked *two* field goal attempts in Week 9, both from over 50 yards, the Arrowhead Stadium crowd had enough, letting loose with a noticeable chorus of boos. These weren’t just any misses; they were back-to-back in the second quarter of a game the Chiefs ultimately won against the New York Jets. Butker, a three-time Super Bowl champion, seems to have tested the patience of the Kansas City faithful to its limit.

Arrowhead Boos: A Champion’s Nightmare

It’s one thing to miss a kick; it’s another to hear your own fans booing you, especially when you’ve been a part of so much success. Butker’s rhythm has been off all through the 2026 regular season. The two misses in Week 9 put him atop the league leaderboard for missed field goals, a stat no kicker wants to own. The pressure must be immense, and it’s clear the fans have reached their breaking point, seeing these misses as potentially “the final straw” for his future with the team. Butker himself even admitted to Sports Radio 810 WHB, “I’m booing myself sometimes. It’s just… people are passionate, the fans are passionate. They want to win games. They want me to make kicks. I want to make kicks. It’s part of it. That’s what you sign up for, and I’ve got to be better.” No kidding, man, you really do.

The “Tentative Replacement” Is Already Here

The situation is so dire that the Chiefs have already brought in former Baltimore Ravens boot Justin Tucker as a “tentative replacement.” Think about that for a second. While head coach Andy Reid is playing it cool, telling the media he’s “not making any decisions” right after the Jets victory, the writing feels like it’s on the wall. They didn’t just bring in some camp leg; they brought in *Justin Tucker*. That’s a serious name, and it shows how little confidence there might be internally, despite the public statements. Butker might be a three-time Super Bowl champ, but even legends get put on notice when a “tentative replacement” of Tucker’s caliber is waiting in the wings. This isn’t just about a few missed kicks anymore; it’s about the Chiefs’ confidence in their kicking game moving forward, and what that means for a team with championship aspirations.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.