Harrison Butker Adjusts Kicking Technique After NFL Rule Change

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has revealed that a change in NFL kickoff rules two years ago has altered his kicking approach, negatively affecting his field goal performance.

Butker noted that he has experienced two consecutive seasons with field goal and extra point rates below his career averages. He attributes this decline to experimenting with his kicking motion for kickoffs, which he believes compromised his consistency in field goals.

In response, Butker decided to simplify his technique by focusing on high hang time and good location for kickoffs, rather than attempting low line-drive kicks. He believes this adjustment has improved his field goal performance and plans to maintain this approach during training camp and the upcoming season, as the Chiefs aim for more consistent kicking in crucial games.