The article discusses the Kansas City Chiefs' recent struggles, including Harrison Butker's ongoing kicking issues and concerns about team depth and performance, especially against strong opponents like the Lions and Jaguars. It highlights the need for workload management for Chris Jones and reflects on the team's narrow win-loss margins and vulnerabilities this season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars' upset win over the Kansas City Chiefs signals their emergence as a playoff contender, with strong performances from Trevor Lawrence, while the Chiefs face concerns over Harrison Butker's kicking struggles and late-game miscues that could impact their division race. The article discusses whether these developments are overreactions or justified realities.
The Kansas City Chiefs continued their training camp with a focus on practice sessions, including a livestream, notable plays by players like Xavier Worthy and Harrison Butker, and preparations for padded practices starting July 27, with key players on the injury list.
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to reinstate their longtime kicker Harrison Butker, releasing Matthew Wright despite his recent success, including a game-winning field goal that clinched the AFC West. Butker, who has been on injured reserve due to a knee injury, is expected to return for the game against the Cleveland Browns. Wright, who was named Special Teams Player of the Week, successfully made 8 of 9 field goals during his brief tenure with the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been activated from injured reserve and will play against the Browns after recovering from knee surgery. Butker missed four games, during which replacements Spencer Shrader and Matthew Wright performed well, including game-winning kicks. With Butker's return, the Chiefs waived Wright. Butker has been reliable this season, making 18 of 20 field goals and 21 of 22 extra points.
The Kansas City Chiefs will activate kicker Harrison Butker from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Browns, leading to the waiving of Matthew Wright, who recently earned AFC special teams player of the week honors. Despite Wright's recent success, the Chiefs are opting for Butker, one of the top kickers in NFL history, now that he is healthy.
The Kansas City Chiefs have placed kicker Spencer Shrader on injured reserve due to a right hamstring injury and signed Matthew Wright to their 53-man roster. Wright, who will kick for the Chiefs this weekend, successfully made 4-of-5 field goals in their recent win over Las Vegas, missing only a 59-yard attempt. Shrader had previously been perfect in his field goal and extra point attempts for the team. Harrison Butker remains out for at least another week.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed confidence in rookie kicker Spencer Shrader, who will replace injured kicker Harrison Butker. Butker underwent successful surgery for a meniscus injury and is out for an unspecified time. Shrader, an undrafted free agent, has previously played for the Colts and Jets, making all his kicks in those appearances. Reid and special teams coordinator Dave Toub are comfortable with Shrader's abilities as the Chiefs prepare for their Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will miss at least four games after being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. Butker underwent successful surgery and is expected to return later in the season. Rookie Spencer Shrader will replace him, as the Chiefs aim to maintain their undefeated record, with an upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker successfully underwent surgery to repair a meniscus injury in his left knee and is expected to return this season after a stint on injured reserve. In his absence, the Chiefs have signed Spencer Shrader from the Jets practice squad to handle kicking duties.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will be placed on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee, sidelining him for at least four games. Butker, who has an 89.2% career field goal success rate, will miss games against the Bills, Panthers, Raiders, and Chargers, with a potential return in Week 15 against the Browns. The Chiefs have signed Spencer Shrader from the Jets' practice squad as a temporary replacement.
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Buffalo Bills without their key kicker, Harrison Butker, who is sidelined for 3-4 weeks due to a left knee injury requiring surgery. Butker, known for his clutch performances against the Bills, will miss this crucial AFC matchup. The Chiefs have signed Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets' practice squad as his temporary replacement.
The Kansas City Chiefs are placing kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve due to a knee injury and are signing rookie kicker Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets' practice squad as a replacement. Shrader, who played college football at the University of South Florida and Notre Dame, will join the Chiefs ahead of their Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will undergo knee surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee, sidelining him for 3 to 4 weeks and placing him on injured reserve. The Chiefs have signed Spencer Shrader from the New York Jets' practice squad as a temporary replacement. Butker's absence comes as the Chiefs prepare to face the Buffalo Bills, with Butker having been a key performer this season, making 18 of 20 field goals and 21 of 22 extra points.
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will undergo knee surgery and be placed on injured reserve, missing at least four games. Butker, who has a career field goal success rate of 89.2%, will be replaced by Spencer Shrader, recently signed from the New York Jets' practice squad. The earliest Butker could return is in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns.