Chiefs Fans Boo Butker After Another Miss

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker missed twice from beyond 50 yards just before halftime against the New York Jets, including a second try after a Jets offsides penalty, and was loudly booed by Kansas City fans. The misses added to a difficult season for the veteran, whose struggles have come largely on long-range attempts and have raised questions about whether he will keep the starting job. Kansas City has Justin Tucker on its practice squad as a possible replacement, though the team has continued to stand by Butker. Coach Andy Reid said he needed to see Butker’s kicks “go in,” while special teams coordinator Dave Toub said the Chiefs would exhaust every possibility with him. Butker’s support for President Donald Trump also prompted jokes about a so-called “Trump Curse,” though the boos also reflected fans’ frustration with his kicking.