The Kansas City Chiefs faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 22, 2026 at Raymond James Stadium, and Harrison Butker stole the show with one of the longest field goals in the history of a preseason game. With seconds left in the first half, Butker drilled a 69-yarder clean through the uprights, giving Kansas City a 9-0 halftime lead and sending his teammates sprinting across the field to celebrate with him.
The kick also caught the attention of Chiefs franchise owner Clark Hunt’s daughter, Gracie Hunt, who fired a punchy response Butker’s way.
Gracie Hunt draws attention with brief reaction to Harrison Butker’s big kickHarrison Butker’s 69-yarder kick sits among the longest ever made in a football game, with Cam Little’s 70-yarder for the Jaguars in the 2025 preseason holding the unofficial record. Because preseason kicks don’t count officially, Little’s 68-yard regular season effort still stands as the NFL record. Butker’s 69-yarder ties for second in football history.
Gracie Hunt was one of the first names reacting to the marvel. “Epic @buttkicker7,” she wrote on her Instagram story.
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) reacts from the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesButker’s night was not perfect, however. He missed an extra point and later pushed a potential go-ahead 43-yard field goal wide right. Andy Reid still backed his kicker afterward, saying, “I trust him. That happens. He’ll learn from it and move on.”
The misses ultimately mattered more to Kansas City’s scoreboard than the 69-yarder. The Chiefs lost 16-15 to Tampa Bay, while Butker’s long kick remained the standout moment from his outing. That contrast helps explain why Hunt’s brief reaction drew attention despite the uneven finish.
Butker himself kept the focus on execution after the game, saying, “You’ve got to make your kicks.” His response reflected the same approach Reid took, treating the misses as the part of the outing that needed attention. While Hunt’s message added a lighter angle to Butker’s night, Kansas City still has football questions to address before the regular season.
Harrison Butker enters final preseason test with Chiefs trust intactButker now has one more preseason opportunity against Seattle before Kansas City turns fully toward the regular season. His 69-yard field goal showed his range remains a major weapon, while the missed extra point and 43-yard attempt give him specific areas to clean up. A recent Chiefs update also provides context on his latest performance.
Reid’s continued confidence gives Butker a clear foundation heading into the final preseason week. The kicker remains trusted inside Kansas City, and his next performance will offer a better indication of whether Saturday’s misses were simply an isolated preseason issue. A recent update from Andy Reid also highlights where things stand for the team heading into that Seattle matchup.
Seattle enters Friday’s matchup as the reigning Super Bowl champion, giving Kansas City another strong preseason test before the regular season begins. The Chiefs will have one final opportunity to evaluate their special teams before the games start counting.
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