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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals as time expired in Week 2 thanks to a game-winning kick from Harrison Butker. Similar to their previous duels, the Chiefs victory came with a fair share of controversy. And once again, the game was decided by a late field goal, with Butker delivering the goods on […]

The controversial NFL kicker Harrison Butker — labeled as sexist and homophobic by many after his infamous Benedictine College commencement speech over the summer — defiantly declared at Chiefs training camp on Wednesday that he planned to “stand behind what it is I’m saying” regarding his values and beliefs. This couldn’t help but bring to […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker came under fire earlier in the offseason due to his remarks during Benedictine College’s commencement ceremony. After having some time to think about his comments, Butker is standing by them. While he has received plenty of feedback about his speech, it hasn’t changed how he feels. Furthermore,  Butker clarified […]

Not too far removed from ignoring Harrison Butker’s critics and the NFL’s disassociating from his comments earlier this year, the Kansas City Chiefs made him the NFL’s highest-paid kicker with a new contract. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport made the announcement Monday, saying the Chiefs agreed with the kicker on a contract extension. ‘The #Chiefs and […]

After considering the matter for two months, the Kansas City Chiefs will not bench kicker Harrison Butker for kickoffs this year. Once the NFL adopted new kickoff rules for the 2024 season, there was much discussion about different approaches teams might take to the play. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub explored using safety Justin […]

The ESPYs are here, and with that, a new roast session has dropped. This year, it was tennis legend Serena Williams who was given the honor of opening and presenting the award show. As usual, Williams took some friendly jabs at her fellow athletes, who were in attendance. However, when it came to one Kansas […]

The new NFL kickoff rules will bring some interesting takes and exciting plays to the league in 2024. The strategies that teams will deploy to try and take advantage of the new rules will be intriguing to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs have hinted at a surprise change in their kickoff personnel and Chiefs safety […]

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a scary moment when BJ Thompson started having a seizure and suffered a cardiac arrest at the training facility. The good news is that Thompson is now doing fine and is recovering from the incident. But details have emerged about how Harrison Butker helped Thompson in his time of need. […]

A key adjustment that Andy Reid’s coaching staff needs to make such that the Kansas City Chiefs have a shot at winning the Super Bowl is acclimating to the new kickoff rules. It will follow the same dynamic kickoffs as the XFL and is likely there to make the NFL more exciting. However, this is […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have found themselves embroiled in multiple off-field controversies this offseason, ranging from legal issues involving their players to inflammatory public statements. Despite these significant issues, the media coverage appears to have been somewhat subdued. This disparity in attention was highlighted by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on a recent episode of his podcast, […]

After retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce is now doing what he loves most. The former center is now spending a lot of time with his family. So, it came to no one’s surprise that he was always going to back Kylie Kelce in all her pursuits. Whether it be through appearing in charity […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, faced major backlash over some comments he made during a speech. Many were upset with Butker’s comments about women. Butker’s teammates seemed to support him, for the most part. Even if they disagreed with his opinion. With that said, the veteran kicker finally opens up about what’s transpired over […]

The Kansas City Chiefs offseason has been full of controversial headlines so far. Between the Rashee Rice and Harrison Butker drama, the fanbase has been starving for good news since the squad hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in February. That day has finally come, as the White House announced Friday that the Chiefs will visit on […]

The NFL news cycle is usually pretty slow around this time of year for all teams, including the Eagles. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the media has seized onto Harrison Butker’s controversial comments made at Benedictine College’s commencement last week. Former Eagle Jason Kelce shared what his wife Kylie said about Butker’s comments […]

Nearly a week ago now, a Kansas City Chiefs player started trending on social media… but it wasn’t your usual suspects. Kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech was highly criticized by a lot of fans due to the sexist stereotypes it seemingly perpetuated. There were a lot of calls for Butker to be kicked off the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have found themselves at the center of a media storm following controversial comments made by kicker Harrison Butker during a commencement speech at Benedictine College. With the football community and fans weighing in on Butker’s comments, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid have finally addressed the situation, providing […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been a hot topic of conversation since delivering a commencement speech at a college graduation on May 11. In the 20-minute speech he gave at Benedictine College – a Catholic liberal arts school in Kansas – Butker urged women to embrace their “vocation” of being a homemaker and […]

It’s a pretty quiet time in the NFL right now, but Harrison Butker has ensured that the league is still on the front of people’s minds, just not necessarily in a good way. Butker has drawn a lot of backlash for his controversial commencement speech he delivered at Benedictine College in Kansas last weekend, and […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker found himself in some hot water this week after his eye-opening comments at Benedictine College’s graduation ceremony, essentially saying women should be most excited about being “homemakers”. In case you missed it, here’s what he said: “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic […]

The Kansas City Chiefs seem to always be in the headlines nowadays. Kansas City has won two Super Bowls in a row, has the best QB in the league, and one of its players is dating arguably the most popular woman on the planet. Harrison Butker made headlines recently because of controversial comments made at […]

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker made headlines for his controversial comments on women during a graduation speech in mid-May. Butker faced massive backlash for his takes, and the NFL broke its silence on the matter with a decisive statement. Harrison Butker has voiced controversial views in the past, but his commencement speech at […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may have won the unofficial 2024 schedule release video contest with their “The Sims” themed video, and in the process, they subtly roasted each of their opponents for the upcoming campaign. One guy in particular got roasted quite badly, though, and that would be Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. Butker […]

It has been eight months since the world received confirmation that Taylor Swift, the biggest pop star of her generation, was dating Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce. Swift’s love life is always a hot topic among her fans, as it fuels her songwriting and has, more often than not, produced some absolute […]

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes was on The Pat McAfee show Tuesday where he talked about this past Sunday’s Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers and his relationship between himself and kicker Harrison Butker. It might be better to say a lack of relationship as the Super Bowl MVP said that he does […]

Patrick Mahomes gets a lot of the credit for the Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl 58 over the San Francisco 49ers, and rightfully so, but the quarterback took to X to give some props to his kicker Harrison Butker, who was instrumental in the victory as well. That man @buttkicker7 is really like that!! […]

Offense has been at a premium throughout the majority of Super Bowl 58. The Kansas City Chiefs depended on placekicker Harrison Butker for their offense through the majority of the third quarter. Harrison Butker sets a new Super Bowl record with a 57-yard FG, previously set by Jake Moody earlier this game. 🙌 📺: #SBLVIII […]

The stage is set in Las Vegas, the spotlight shines bright, and two familiar foes are on the precipice of greatness. Super Bowl 58 pits the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV, promising a clash of offensive fireworks and defensive grit. On one side, the Chiefs […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a 20-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season. This defeat marked the Chiefs’ fourth loss in their last six games, and their offense struggled throughout the game. Patrick Mahomes, the two-time MVP, made multiple mistakes. This […]

As fantasy football enthusiasts enter the critical Week 15 of the season, the precision of lineup decisions becomes paramount. Navigating the intricacies of fantasy’s often-overlooked kicker position is a challenging task. Fear not, though – our Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings for Week 15 are here to guide you through. Seasoned fantasy football players are well […]

With a full Thanksgiving Week 12 behind us, teams are back on bye and our kicker options are more limited in Week 13 for fantasy football. Which matchups should you avoid, and which should you exploit in Week 13? Let’s take a look at some of the best fantasy football kicker options in this week’s […]

Our Week 9 fantasy football kicker rankings remain relatively unaffected. That’s despite the bye weeks coming back. As such, there are still plenty of reliable kicking options available to give you an advantage in your fantasy football matchups. Of course, the weather is starting to play a more significant role. We’ve already witnessed wind impacting […]

Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season was a tame one for most fantasy field goal kickers, but perhaps some high-scoring games this week will provide more points this week. Which kickers in fantasy football should you start for Week 8? Let’s check in with the top kicker situations around the league with the fantasy […]

Week 3 saw some big performances from kickers in fantasy football, with Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers and Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay both connecting on five field goals a piece, winning more than a few leagues all by themselves. Let’s try to identify the next kickers to pop off in the Week 4 start […]

Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season featured a lot of high-scoring games, but which kickers are the ones to own in fantasy football for Week 4? Let’s take a look with the fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 4 of the 2023 NFL season. While you’re always going to hold on to valuable kickers […]

Kickers: we all know them and we all love them. While kickers may not be the flashiest players in the world, a good one can make a world of difference for any team. The same is true in the realm of fantasy football, perhaps to an even greater degree. With the season just around the […]

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had the chance to give the team the lead against the Philadelphia Eagles late in the first quarter of Super Bowl 57. Instead, however, he failed miserably and gave the NFL its first Super Bowl doink of the day. Sure enough, NFL Twitter had a field day as several […]

It has become a familiar story throughout the early part of this season as Kansas City Chiefs PK Harrison Butker will not play against the Las Vegas Raiders when the teams meet Monday night. Chiefs ruled out kicker Harrison Butker for Monday night’s game vs. the Raiders. Trey Smith, Mike Danna, and JuJu Smith-Schuster are […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-1 entering their showdown with their division rival, the Las Vegas Raiders. Many of the recent meetings have been blowouts, with the Chiefs winning eight of the last nine, the vast majority by double digits. However, if the game is close, the kicking game could prove pivotal. The Chiefs have […]

After missing the last two games because of an injury to his left ankle, the Chiefs are hoping to get PK Harrison Butker back in the lineup when Kansas City meets the Buccaneers Sunday night in their Week 4 matchup. However, that scenario may be in doubt because Butker was unable to practice Thursday. Since […]