Kansas City Chiefs placekicker Harrison Butker showcased his leg strength during the team’s preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night. Early in the second quarter, Butker attempted a 69-yard field goal that sailed cleanly through the uprights, giving Kansas City a 9-0 lead heading into the locker room. The kick, measured at more than 70 yards, would have set an NFL record for the longest field goal in regular‑season play.

Butker already holds the record for the longest field goal in Super Bowl history, having connected on a 57‑yard attempt in Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers. The previous NFL record was a 68‑yard kick by Jacksonville Jaguars’ Cam Little last November.

Despite the long‑range success, the Chiefs could not hold on. The team missed an extra point after an Emmett Johnson touchdown when a penalty nullified the first try and the retry struck the upright. Later, Butker missed a potential game‑winning 43‑yard field goal as Tampa Bay rallied to win 16‑15.

Butker reflects on the night

After the game, Butker said his focus remains on consistency rather than a single spectacular kick. “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,” he explained. He added that while the long field goal felt good, he still felt the need for more caffeine in the second half to maintain performance.

Coach Reid’s perspective

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised Butker’s overall effort, noting the kicker had “a heck of a day” and would likely remember the 69‑yard attempt above all else. Reid said Butker will learn from the missed opportunities and continue to be a reliable part of the special‑teams unit.

Kansas City’s preseason schedule concludes with a final game against the Seattle Seahawks on Friday night.

Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.