CMA Awards 2023: 10 Chiefs Midseason Arrowhead Awards
By Joe Summers
8. The "Don't Blame Me" Reliable Chiefs Player of the Year - Harrison Butker, K
We know that Kansas City's offense is struggling, but we certainly can't blame Butker.
After making just 75% of his field goals last year, Butker is a perfect 18-18 while drilling all 22 of his extra points.
Harrison Butker : 3/3 FG's (Longest FG from 56 yards. Accounted for all 9 points in today's game) pic.twitter.com/Q3CAG82igP
β Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) October 30, 2023
Even in the embarrassing loss to the Broncos, Butker was responsible for all nine Chiefs points in an unblemished 3-for-3 day.
Chiefs fans know Butker is good, but his borderline-historic accuracy gives Kansas City's offense a chance to put up points on every possession.
All-time most accurate field goal kickers:
β Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) October 29, 2023
1. Justin Tucker 90.361%
2. Younghoe Koo 89.610%
3. Harrison Butker 89.215%
Butker is 18-of-18 on the season. Koo is 16-of-17. If Butker can remain perfect, the next miss by Koo puts Butker back at No. 2 all-time.
For an offense that ranks just 15th in red-zone TD efficiency, Butker's consistency keeps the team afloat.
A lot of Chiefs deserve blame on offense, but Butker can smile knowing he's been perfect. He won't say it out loud, but I imagine he's humming "Don't Blame Me" on every failed Kansas City drive.