Field Goals Going Further Than Ever | Kansas City Chiefs News

Harrison Butker just nailed a 69-yard field goal in preseason—longer than any regular-season kick, though it doesn’t count. But this isn’t the first time: last year, another kicker hit 70 yards. A decade ago, such kicks were fantasy stuff; now, they’re routine. Better athletes, stronger legs, and new ball-prep rules are making long kicks easier—and changing how offenses and defenses play. If 60-yarders become the norm, the wow factor fades. The NFL might be unintentionally turning scoring into a shortcut. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f5964bbf85131a3