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Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal highlights Chiefs' preseason loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal highlights Chiefs' preseason loss

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium, with kicker Harrison Butker making a notable 69-yard field goal just before halftime. This kick ties for the longest field goal in preseason history. However, Butker also missed an extra point and a 43-yard field goal attempt, contributing to the Chiefs' 16-15 loss. Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, praised Butker's kick on social media, while head coach Andy Reid expressed continued confidence in him. The Chiefs have one more preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks to assess their performance ahead of the regular season.

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By the Numbers

•Butker's 69-yarder gives Kansas City a 9-0 halftime lead.
•The Chiefs lost the game 16-15 to the Buccaneers.
•Butker also missed an extra point and a 43-yard field goal.
•Gracie Hunt's reaction to Butker's kick went viral.
•Kansas City will face the Seattle Seahawks next in preseason.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt’s Message to Harrison Butker Goes Viral After Historic 69-Yarder

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Chiefs faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium, and Harrison Butker stole the show with one of the longest field goals in the history of a preseason game. With seconds left in the first half, Butker drilled a 69-yarder clean through the uprights, giving Kansas City […] The post Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt’s Message to Harrison Butker Goes Viral After Historic 69-Yarder appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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