United StatesHarrison Butker, the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, revealed that changes to NFL kickoff rules in the 2024 season influenced his approach to both kickoffs and field goals. After signing a four-year, $25.6 million contract extension in 2024, Butker experienced a decline in his field goal accuracy, dropping to 84% in 2024 and 84.2% in 2025 compared to his career-high of 94.3% in 2023. Butker attributed this drop to experimenting with new kickoff techniques, which altered his kicking style. To address this, he has decided to adopt a more consistent technique for both kickoffs and field goals, focusing on high hang-time kicks with good ball placement. This adjustment aims to restore his field goal accuracy, which has historically been among the best in the league.
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