Harrison Butker’s 69-yard field goal shines amid a shaky preseason loss

In a preseason matchup at Raymond James Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker launched a 69-yard field goal just before halftime, giving Kansas City a 9-0 lead. The kick, the longest of Butker’s career, was followed by a missed extra point that was nullified by a penalty and a missed 43-yard attempt in the second half. Those missed kicks contributed to the Chiefs falling 16-15 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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• 69-yard field goal – Butker’s longest ever, made in the first half.

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• Three first-half field goals – Butker added two additional kicks before the 69-yard effort.

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• Missed extra point – Nullified after a penalty; the retry hit the upright.

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• Missed 43-yard field goal – Attempted in the second half, could have secured a win.

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• Final score – Buccaneers 16, Chiefs 15.

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• NFL longest regular-season field goal – 68 yards by Cam Little of the Jacksonville Jaguars (Nov 2025).

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• Preseason longest – 70 yards by Cam Little in the 2025 preseason (unofficial).

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Reid also emphasized that the kicker has previously demonstrated the ability to make long attempts, referencing his 62-yard franchise record from the 2022 regular season.

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Harrison Butker himself expressed disappointment, saying his priority is consistency rather than distance. He indicated that mental focus on big kicks has been a recurring challenge and suggested he may need additional caffeine for the second half.

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• “You've got to make your kicks. Miss an extra point, miss a game-winner. That's what I care about, not the 69-yarder or whatever it was,” — Harrison Butker

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• “I feel like throughout my career when I've had big kicks, it's been a struggle to finish the game or the next game,” — Harrison Butker

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Butker’s 69-yard field goal showcases elite leg strength and puts him in contention to challenge the NFL’s regular-season distance record, currently held at 68 yards by Cam Little. However, the missed extra point and 43-yard attempt highlight lingering concerns about his reliability in clutch situations. The performance will likely influence coaching decisions about his role in upcoming regular-season games, especially as the Chiefs evaluate whether to give him opportunities to attempt long field goals when the situation arises.

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