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Sports · 24 August 2026

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason, but it won’t count

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker drills 69-yard field goal in preseason, but it won’t count

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made an impressive 69-yard field goal just before halftime during a preseason game on Saturday night. The kick was longer than the current NFL record of 68 yards, but it won't count officially because preseason kicks are not included in the record book.

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