Chiefs Lose to Broncos After Butker Misses Late Field Goal

The Kansas City Chiefs lost 28-24 to the Denver Broncos after Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter, extending the team’s recent struggles and placing attention on its kicking situation. The Chiefs had signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad before the game, but Butker remained the active kicker against Denver. The exact game situation at the missed attempt is described differently in accounts of the game. One says Kansas City was leading 24-21 with 2:36 remaining; another says the kick could have extended the Chiefs’ advantage with nearly three minutes left. A third describes Kansas City as needing a touchdown after the miss. The accounts agree that Butker’s attempt went wide right and Denver went on to win. Butker made all three extra-point attempts and converted one of two field goals against Denver. The miss came after he missed two field goals in Kansas City’s Week 7 loss to Seattle, according to a game account. The Chiefs have lost two consecutive games. Reports say Butker has missed six field-goal attempts this season, a career high, and 16 kicks since the start of last season. Those totals include different time periods and types...