Harrison Butker makes a 69-yard FG on final play of first half
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker hit a 69-yard field goal against the Buccaneers.
📍 The outcome
Harrison Butker’s 69‑yard field goal was celebrated as a historic preseason achievement, but his later misses contributed to Kansas City’s 16‑15 loss as the Buccaneers rallied late. Head coach Andy Reid defended Butker and said he will learn from the criticism that followed the game.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A 16-15 preseason final score emerged after the Buccaneers rallied against the Chiefs, following a game featuring a notable kick on the final play of the first half. During the matchup against the Buccaneers, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker successfully booted a 69-yard field goal, though some reports note the distance as 68 yards.
The kick would have set an NFL regular-season record. Following the play, reactions poured in from analysts and figures across the NFL, including Jon Gruden and Andy Reid, who addressed criticism regarding the kicker.
Coverage from outlets such as The New York Times, CBS Sports, FOX Sports, Bleacher Report, NBC Sports, USA Today, Yahoo Sports, and KMBC details both the successful long-range kick and subsequent late misses by Butker during the game. Future updates will clarify how the team addresses the preseason performance as preparations continue.
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Who kicked the 69-yard field goal?
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.
Who won the game between the Chiefs and Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs with a score of 16-15.
When did the 69-yard field goal happen?
It occurred on the final play of the first half.
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