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Chiefs’ Andy Reid Backs Harrison Butker After Week 5 Kickoff Error

He cites the veteran’s postseason résumé, expressing confidence in a rebound against Detroit.

Overview

  • Reid likened the slump to a golfer fixing his swing and said he is not worried about his kicker regaining form.
  • In the Week 5 loss to Jacksonville, Butker kicked the post‑touchdown kickoff out of bounds, setting the Jaguars up at their 40 for the deciding drive.
  • KMBC reported five missed kicks so far this season, with no field‑goal attempts in Week 5 and a 4‑for‑4 performance on extra points in that game.
  • Heavy reported his field‑goal rate at 76.9% entering Week 6, the second‑worst mark of his career.
  • Kansas City enters Week 6 at 2–3 with a Sunday night visit to Detroit, and analysts say a bounce‑back showing from special teams would be significant.