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Harrison Butker's late miss costs Chiefs against Broncos in NFL matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:48 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Harrison Butker's late miss costs Chiefs against Broncos in NFL matchup

Summary

On November 1, the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos 28-24 in a close game. A key moment occurred with 2:36 left in the fourth quarter when kicker Harrison Butker missed a crucial 54-yard field goal attempt wide right. Coach Andy Reid defended Butker, attributing the miss to a split-second adjustment due to Denver's overloaded defensive line. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes performed well, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns, but the loss puts pressure on Butker to improve his performance moving forward. The Chiefs now face critical divisional battles as the season progresses.

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•Chiefs lost to Broncos 28-24 on November 1.
•Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal in the closing minutes.
•Andy Reid defended Butker's miss as a tactical adjustment.
•Patrick Mahomes threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns.
•Kansas City needs to develop a stronger special teams unit.

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7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Chiefs’ Andy Reid goes to bat for Harrison Butker after horrific late-game miss vs. Broncos

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Chiefs took a painful 28-24 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, and a late special-teams misfire sits right at the center of the gridiron drama. With 2:36 remaining in the fourth quarter, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal attempt wide to the right. The errant boot gave Denver prime field […] The post Chiefs’ Andy Reid goes to bat for Harrison Butker after horrific late-game miss vs. Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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