Harrison Butker had a rough Sunday against the Chargers, missing both an extra point and a field goal attempt in a single game. That’s a kicker’s worst nightmare, right? You’d think it would shake a coach, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid isn’t even a little bit concerned.
Reid’s Unwavering Faith in Butker
Reid came out today and made it crystal clear he’s got full confidence in Butker. “I’ve got trust in Harrison,” Reid stated. “That’s the best I can tell you. He’ll fix whatever the problem is. He’ll fix it and get it taken care of. He works like crazy at that.” It’s a bold statement, especially after a game where every point matters. Butker did nail a 50-yarder in that same game, which shows he still has the leg, but the misses are stacking up. He botched a 52-yard attempt on Sunday, and he’s already missed from 50 and 51 yards earlier this season.
A Career-Low for the Kicker
Let’s talk numbers, because they don’t lie. So far this season, Butker is sitting at 10-for-13 on field goals. Do you know what that 76.9 percent rate is? It’s a career-low for him. A *career-low*. That’s not a stat you want to see for your kicker, especially when the season is really getting into the thick of it. The Chiefs absolutely need him to be better. There’s no sugarcoating it. But Reid, ever the optimist, truly believes his kicker will get it together. He’s putting all his chips on Butker fixing it.
What’s next? All eyes will be on Butker’s next game to see if he can truly get straightened out and prove Reid’s faith isn’t misplaced. The Chiefs need their kicker to be clutch, and every kick from here on out will be under the microscope.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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