Latest Harrison Butker News

Why are so many NFL kickers getting hurt? Specialist switches have been trending up this season

Nov. 15, 2024 15:58 PM EST

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The kicker carousel has spun frequently around the NFL this fall. The riders keep getting hurt. Traditionally viewed in this tough-guy sport as the quirky specialists who get to steer clear of the danger that lurks on the field, the place-kicking...

Chiefs K Harrison Butker has meniscus surgery in left, non-kicking knee, could be back this season

Nov. 15, 2024 14:44 PM EST

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had surgery to repair the meniscus in his left, non-kicking knee on Friday, though coach Andy Reid said following practice that the two-time defending Super Bowl champions hope to have him back later this season. The Chiefs signed Spencer Shrader off the...

Unbeaten Chiefs travel to face Bills in matchup of AFC division leaders

Nov. 15, 2024 12:26 PM EST

Kansas City (9-0) at Buffalo (8-2) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 2 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 29-25-1. Against the spread: Chiefs 5-4, Bills 6-4. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 in AFC...

Jets could have their 4th kicker in 4 games after losing Shrader to the Chiefs

Nov. 14, 2024 18:24 PM EST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' kicking carousel is spinning again. Anders Carlson could be the team's fourth kicker in as many games when the Jets host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. That's because Spencer Shrader, who made both of his field-goal...

Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says

Nov. 14, 2024 18:06 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve while he undergoes a procedure on his knee, though they hope to have him back for the playoffs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Chiefs are...

Bills brace for latest showdown against Chiefs knowing it won't ease past playoff woes against KC

Nov. 11, 2024 16:44 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Chiefs week has finally arrived, and excuse the Buffalo Bills and their fanbase from climbing aboard the bandwagon. Juicy as Sunday’s showdown pitting Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Chiefs (9-0) against Josh Allen and the runaway AFC East-leading...

Chiefs block Broncos' potential winner as time expires, hold on for 16-14 win to remain perfect

Nov. 10, 2024 17:14 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs have won just about every way imaginable during a perfect 15-game run that dates to last season: Patrick Mahomes leading last-second touchdown drives, their defense making a stand, and Harrison Butker kicking game-winning field goals. They added a...

Kansas City Chiefs owner backs kicker Harrison Butker forming PAC supporting ‘traditional values’

Oct. 17, 2024 09:29 AM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The owner of the Kansas City Chiefs said Wednesday that he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker forming a political action committee designed to encourage Christians to vote for what the PAC describes as “traditional values.” Butker announced his...

Chiefs keep winning even as they lose star players, with knee injury to Rashee Rice only the latest

Sep. 30, 2024 14:29 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs keep winning close games. They also keep losing important players. The Chiefs' latest escape job came Sunday in Los Angeles, when they weathered more first-half problems t o rally for a 17-10 win over the Chargers. ...

Mahomes and Chiefs could be in for another close finish when they visit Chargers on Sunday

Sep. 26, 2024 20:33 PM EDT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0, with each victory coming down to the final minute. Based on recent history, Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers will likely produce a similar result. Even though the Chiefs...