Chiefs stick with Harrison Butker as kicker in Week 10 despite 7 missed field goals, Justin Tucker in waiting
Harrison Butker, who leads the NFL with seven missed field goals, will remain the team’s starting kicker on the road at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Key points
- He believed the Chiefs would be running an open competition with Tucker, the 37-year-old veteran kicker, at practice.
- Justin Tucker, whom the Chiefs controversially signed to the practice squad, remains on the bench.
- OutKick spoke with Pro Football Hall of Famer kicker Adam Vinatieri on Tuesday while he was in Germany supporting USAA ahead of the NFL’s Munich game between the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.
But he’s been waiting his turn with the Chiefs now, as Butker looks to get a hold of his job back entering a crucial week for himself against the Falcons.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Butker’s status as the team’s starting kicker was in question after yet another miss during Week 9’s rout of the New York Jets.
Additional details
- After missing on a field goal attempt from 51 yards that was blown dead, Butker couldn’t hit it on a second try.
- Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid made his kicking decision for Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Tucker was said to have an "off the charts" workout with the Chiefs, which led to his signing.
- He said he would "look at everything" this week, including the kicker position.
- While Tucker has vehemently denied the allegations, the NFL suspended him two months after being released by the Ravens in May 2025.
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