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The Chiefs signed K Justin Tucker to their practice squad. It's Tucker's first job since being released by the Ravens in May 2025 amid allegations of sexual misconduct. K Harrison Butker has missed five of 16 FG attempts and an extra point this season. He's expected to kick for Kansas City vs. the Broncos this weekend but might be on a short leash. Avoid this kicker room in fantasy leagues for now.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (knee) has been activated from IR and will kick against the Browns on Sunday. It'll be his first action since Week 10. Even if the knee is back to 100%, Butker's Chiefs are implied for a modest 23.25 points in a game that might be impacted by rain and wind. We'd look elsewhere for a Week 15 fantasy kicker.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Browns. We’re not expecting Butker to make it back for this one but will keep you posted on his status. Matthew Wright will kick again for Kansas City if Butker doesn’t.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. HC Andy Reid said earlier this week that Butker was ready to practice but that he's still uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Browns. We'll keep you updated on his progress over the next few days.

The Chiefs are placing K Harrison Butker on IR, knocking him out for the next four games, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Butker is undergoing surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee, "though he'll be back for the home stretch and playoffs." Butker can be dropped in the vast majority of fantasy leagues. He sits outside the top 10 kickers in points per game in most scoring formats. The Chiefs are signing K Spencer Shrader off the Jets' practice squad to replace Butker, per Schefter. Schrader made both of his FG attempts for the Jets last week. We'd look elsewhere for a Week 11 fantasy kicker considering the Chiefs' matchup against a strong Bills defense,

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (back) is active for today’s meeting with the Raiders. He missed practice on Thursday before returning on Friday. It’s been a down year for the 27-year-old. But given the Chiefs’ implied total of 30.5, Butker is a fine streaming option.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (back) is listed as questionable for Week 18 vs. the Raiders. The team worked out K Matthew Wright on Thursday, a player who filled in for the injured Butker earlier in the season. It's possible that Wright will get another opportunity on Saturday if Butker is ultimately ruled out. We'll let you know if anything definitive occurs.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 6 injury report. He practiced all week, including full practices on Thursday and Friday. Butker looks safe to get back into fantasy lineups for Sunday’s likely shootout vs. the Bills.

Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Thursday that he expects Harrison Butker to kick against the Bills this weekend, "as long as we don't have any setbacks." Butker has been sidelined since Week 1 and was limited in Wednesday's practice. We'll monitor his status over the next few days.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. We'll see if he can make it back for this weekend's showdown vs. the Bills.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) is out for Monday night's game vs. the Raiders. Matthew Wright will kick again for Kansas City and is a fine fantasy football spot start.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) has yet to practice this week. He looks unlikely to kick vs. the Raiders on Monday night. Those duties will again fall to Matthew Wright.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. Fantasy owners can't be banking on him playing vs. the Raiders on Monday night. Matthew Wright will again kick for Kansas City if Butker is out.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday night's game vs. the Bucs. Kansas City will elevate K Matthew Wright from the practice squad for that one.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) is questionable for Sunday night’s game vs. the Bucs. He didn’t practice on Thursday or Friday after a limited workout on Wednesday. Look elsewhere for your Week 4 fantasy kicker.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) did not practice on Thursday. That followed a limited practice on Wednesday. Look elsewhere for your Week 4 fantasy lineups.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Kansas City dumped K Matt Ammendola earlier this week and hasn't signed a replacement, so it seems like Butker has a good chance to return for Sunday night's game vs. the Bucs

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Colts. Matt Ammendola will kick again for Kansas City. He made both of his FG attempts and all 3 XP tries in Week 2.

Chiefs K Harrison Butker (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. His status for this weekend's game vs. the Colts is in question, so fantasy owners should have a backup plan in place.

The Chiefs have ruled K Harrison Butker (left ankle) out for Thursday night's game against the Chargers. Matt Amendola is expected to kick in his absence, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.