While the Chiefs have undeniably bounced back to be Super Bowl contenders this season, their kicking game remains a serious concern. And even Chiefs fans can't hold back their frustration.
Harrison Butker missed his sixth field goal of the season in Kansas City's Week 9 win over the Jets on Sunday. It came after head coach Andy Reid brought in former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to compete with Butker (to the dismay of JJ Watt on the CBS broadcast). Tucker served a personal conduct policy suspension after facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
Butker's hold on the kicking job got shakier when he missed both attempts at a field goal in the first half, missing a 56-yarder and the subsequent penalty-aided 51-yard attempt. When the second
kick sailed wide right, fans at Arrowhead Stadium booed Butker loudly.
Harrison Butker misses back-to-back attempts in similar fashion following a penalty.
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Chiefs fans boo loudly as they head to halftime pic.twitter.com/F1BfHbIiPT
Butker was asked about the boos after the game. And he confirmed to reporters that he heard the frustrated reaction.
Harrison Butker on the miss today and his ongoing kicking issues. #Chiefskingdom pic.twitter.com/wmyB2vvgtd
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He said:
“It’s part of it. I’m booing myself sometimes. People are passionate. 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. I gotta be better.”
Reid preempted questions about Butker during his press conference, saying he wasn't going to make any new decisions about the team's kicker on Sunday.
#Chiefs HC Andy Reid, unprompted, addressed K Harrison Butker during his opening statement:
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“I’m sure I’ll be asked about Butker. I’ll address that as we go throughout the week. I’ll look at everything, and no need to ask. That’ll be the answer that you get. I’m not making any… https://t.co/2qvbcElZ0j pic.twitter.com/DPVOz2rTtF
That won't exactly inspire confidence for Butker.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Harrison Butker reacted to Chiefs fans booing him after another missed field goal
