Andy Reid expresses confidence in Harrison Butker after missed kicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

During a post-game interview, Chiefs coach Andy Reid discussed kicker Harrison Butker's struggles in a recent game against the Chargers, where he missed an extra point and a field goal attempt. Despite Butker's performance, which has seen him convert only 76.9 percent of field goals this season, Reid maintains his trust in the kicker. Butker, who made a 50-yard field goal in the game, has struggled with attempts of 52 yards and from distances of 50 and 51 yards earlier this season. Reid believes Butker will address the issues and improve moving forward.
- •Harrison Butker missed an extra point and a field goal against the Chargers.
- •His current field goal conversion rate is a career-low 76.9 percent this season.
- •Andy Reid trusts Butker to correct his issues and improve.
- •Butker made a 50-yard field goal but missed from 52 yards.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Reid still trusts Harrison Butker after two misses on Sunday
"Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had a bad game on Sunday against the Chargers, missing an extra point and a field goal attempt.
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