Butker Makes Unofficial 69-Yard Field Goal in Chiefs Preseason Loss

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made an unofficial NFL record 69-yard field goal during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday night, August 22, 2026. The historic kick, which would have broken the league's all-time record, came just before halftime but was not enough to secure a victory, as the Buccaneers won 16-15.

With only three seconds remaining in the first half at Raymond James Stadium, the Chiefs took over at their own 49-yard line after a Tampa Bay incompletion on fourth down. Butker stepped up and launched the kick, which sailed through the uprights with distance to spare. The successful attempt marked the longest field goal of Butker's career, surpassing his previous best of 62 yards. It also unofficially broke the NFL record held by Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little, who made a 68-yard field goal in November 2025. However, because the game was a preseason contest, the achievement will not be recognized in the official record books.

Butker's teammates celebrated the moment on the field, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes among the first to congratulate him. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised the kicker's performance during a...