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Harrison Butker’s latest brutal field goal miss opened door for Chiefs loss with Justin Tucker in waiting

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Arnold, C. (2026, November 2). Harrison Butker’s latest brutal field goal miss opened door for Chiefs loss with Justin Tucker in waiting. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/chiefs-have-a-kicking-problem-after-harrison-butkers-latest-brutal-miss/

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Harrison Butker missed a crucial 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter that contributed to the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the Denver Broncos with a final score of 28-24 on Sunday. This miss brings his season total of missed field goals to six, which is the highest in the NFL this year. The article highlights concerns about Butker’s performance and mentions that former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has joined the Chiefs’ practice squad, potentially setting up a competition for the starting role.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 1, 2026, the Denver Broncos upset the Kansas City Chiefs in a tight AFC West showdown with a final score of 28-24. The game was marked by a controversial false start penalty on the Chiefs that wiped out what would have been a potential game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. Malcolm Roach's sack of Patrick Mahomes on the final play sealed the victory for Denver, pushing them to first place in the division with a 6-2 record, ahead of Kansas City (5-2). The Broncos' success in close games was highlighted, as they have won 15 consecutive games decided by one score over the last two seasons. Additionally, Kansas City's kicker Harrison Butker missed a crucial field goal attempt from 54 yards out, further complicating their chances for victory.

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The Chiefs have a kicking problem, and the pressure seems to be heating up on Harrison Butker after missing yet another important field goal. asserted

pressure → have → goal

Butker watched as a crucial field goal late in the fourth quarter sailed wide right from 54 yards out and set up the Broncos for the go-ahead touchdown en route to a 28-24 loss on Sunday, as the pressure is on with Justin Tucker waiting in the wings. asserted

Tucker → watch → wings

Butker, who made waves two years ago with a controversial graduation speech at Benedictine College, went 1-for-2 on field goal opportunities and looked dejected after he walked off the field and down toward the Chiefs locker room after the game. asserted

he → make → game

The Chiefs field goal kicker called the botched attempt a “really bad miss” when speaking with reporters. asserted

kicker → call → reporters

“Just completely missed the ball, didn’t even give it a chance,” he said. asserted

he → miss → chance

“It didn’t feel good off the foot. asserted

It → feel → foot

It highlights the way this season has gone for Butker, whose six missed field goals are the most in the NFL and his 68.8 field goal rate entering Sunday’s game is the lowest of his career. asserted

rate → highlight → career

Butker missed two against the Seahawks last weekend, which led the Chiefs to go out and add the former Baltimore kicker to their practice squad. asserted

which → miss → squad

Tucker was released by the Ravens in May 2025 following accusations of sexual misconduct by 16 Baltimore-area massage therapists. uncertain

Tucker → release → therapists

Tucker has denied the allegations. asserted

Tucker → deny → allegations

Butker said he’d had one of his best weeks of practice going into Sunday’s game and lauded Tucker’s presence around the Chiefs. asserted

he → say → Chiefs

“Justin’s been great,” he said. asserted

he → say → ?

It was a good week of practice, but it doesn’t matter, you have to make them in the game.” asserted

you → matter → game

Tucker’s presence raised questions about whether Chiefs head coach Andy Reid would move to make the ex-Raven the Chiefs’ new kicker. asserted

Raven → raise → questions

Those questions will only grow louder following the loss to Denver. Even without the missed field goal, the Chiefs also found themselves on the wrong side of a false start call with seconds remaining and Kansas City trailing 28-24. asserted

City → grow → call

Patrick Mahomes hiked the ball and completed a pass to Rashee Rice, but the refs were blowing the play dead because of the flags, wiping away what would have been the game-winning touchdown. asserted

what → hike → flags

The Chiefs will play the Jets next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. asserted

Chiefs → play → Stadium

Harrison Butker’s latest brutal field goal miss opened door for Chiefs loss with Justin Tucker in waiting

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