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Chiefs K Harrison Butker aspires to long, Hall of Fame worthy career

Kansas City #Chiefs K Harrison Butker opened up about his career aspirations during a recent interview.

The Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII team players are still basking in the well-earned glow of being champions. Point-of-view reactions and interviews regarding the latest championship season give a unique view of every player and their mindset moving forward.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker recently appeared on the Catholic current events show EWTN News in Depth. He opened up about his hopes to have a long career in the NFL that could end with enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

“Well, I don’t really think about my goals in terms of stats,” Butker explained. “It’s hard not to think about the Hall of Fame. And as a kicker, if you want to get there, you have to have a long career. Morten Andersen, he kicked, I think, until (his) late 40s, early 50s.

“So you want to be a kicker, and you got to make it there, and you want to get there. You got to play for a long time. And I always wanted to get there to play until my late 40s and get in the Hall of Fame. But now, when you have a wife, and you have children, you start to think, Okay, how much of their life am I going to miss? When I have this six-month-long season?”

Butker will enter his eighth season with the Chiefs after being drafted in the seventh round by the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFL Draft. The 28-year-old has made All-Rookie teams and led the NFL in scoring in 2019.

“I’m at the facility seven days a week, pretty much,” Butker said. “I don’t want to miss their life because I am still their father, I’m still my wife’s husband, and I need to be present as much as I can in their life. So, there will be this kind of negotiation with myself as I continue, and hopefully, God blesses me with the ability to play for a long time. I’d love to be able to make that decision not to play when the time comes. But really, every season is up to him if he wants me to do well or not. Every kick is up to him if that’s going through the uprights or not.”

Butker’s health will be a significant factor in his hopeful Hall of Fame career, as kickers do not have the best chances to make the cut in most years. After battling an ankle injury in 2022, he returned with a solid and consistent 2023.

Former Bills kicker Steve Christie had Super Bowl record broken… twice

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Poor 49ers. They lost 25-22 in over to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 58.

In western New York, most of the sad tears were probably shed for Steve Christie.

The former Bills kicker previously held the NFL’s record for the longest kick in Super Bowl history. That one was from 54 yards.

Unfortunately, that 31-year record was not only snapped, but it was twice in Las Vegas. First, Niners rookie Jake Moody took the honor for about an hour. He converted from 55 yards.

Later on in the Super Bowl, the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker decided 57 yards sounds good too. He converted.

At least Christie’s record stuck around for a little longer than Moody’s…

All three attempts can be found below:

Chiefs stock watch: Which players impressed during Super Bowl LVIII vs. 49ers?

Here’s a look at the stock trends for some #Chiefs players after the Super Bowl LVIII victory over the #49ers. | from: @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions, reclaiming their crown as the best team in the league. Each player took their game to another level to secure the third title in five seasons, sparking more conversations about a dynasty.

The Chiefs’ defense, led by the innovative game plan of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, slowed the high-powered 49ers’ defense during clutch moments, limiting them late in the game.

The unit may not have tallied big statistical numbers in the win, but their impact was felt with the pressure on San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy. George Karlaftis and Justin Reid collected half a sack in the game, while Trent McDuffie proved his value as a first-team All-Pro.

On offense, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were in sync early and often, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling continued to make big catches in the postseason. Mahomes’ confidence in his teammates was displayed as he spread the ball around to Justin Watson and Noah Grey and the electrifying game-winning touchdown pass to Mecole Hardman in overtime.

The Chiefs head into another offseason, ready to celebrate their latest accomplishment while preparing for a very excited Kansas City crowd for Wednesday’s parade.

Here’s a look at how the stock is trending for some players after the Super Bowl LVIII victory at Allegiant Stadium:

More than any other in history, Super Bowl LVIII was about special teams

More than any other Super Bowl in history, Super Bowl LVIII was defined by two dominant, record-setting special teams units.

LAS VEGAS — When a Super Bowl ends, the temptation is to put a neat little bow on the whole thing. But when a Super Bowl is as uncertain and messy as Super Bowl LVIII was, it’s tougher to find the dominance that mattered in the end. The San Francisco 49ers’ defense, especially its defensive line, was about as good as any could be, but in the end, it wasn’t enough to contain Patrick Mahomes as the Kansas City Chiefs became the first team since the 2003-04 New England Patriots to repeat as Super Bowl champs.

Not that the Chiefs were anything special on offense. Mahomes was better in the stat sheet than he was on the field — 34 of 46 for 333 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and a passer rating of 99.3. Beyond his frantic final drive to win the game 25-22 in overtime… well, there were issues.

Kansas City’s defense was equal to the 49ers’ challenge, limiting San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy to 23 completions in 38 attempts for 255 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 89.3. Receiver Jauan Jennings was the best passer on the day, completing one pass on one attempt for a 21-yard touchdown to running back Christian McCaffrey.

So, it was a weird game without an obvious winner… except for two. The special teams units of the Chiefs and 49ers. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, here were all the Super Bowl records set in this game:

  • Most Field Goals Made, Career – 9, Harrison Butker
  • Longest Field Goal Made – 57, Harrison Butker
  • Most 50-Yard Field Goals Made, Game – 2, Jake Moody
  • Highest Average Punting, Game – 50.8, Tommy Townsend & Mitch Wishnowsky
  • Most Fumbles Recovered, Career – 4, Patrick Mahomes
  • Most Field Goals Made, Both Teams – 7, Kansas City (4) vs. San Francisco (3)
  • Highest Average Punting, Team – 50.8, Kansas City & San Francisco
  • Fewest Kickoff Returns, Both Teams – 0, Kansas City vs. San Francisco
  • Fewest Kickoff Return Yards, Both Teams – 0, Kansas City vs. San Francisco

And here were all the records tied in this game:

  • Most Field Goals Attempted, Career – 10, Harrison Butker
  • Most Field Goals Made, Game – 4, Harrison Butker
  • Most Fumbles, Career – 5, Patrick Mahomes
  • Most Consecutive Games Won – 2, Kansas City
  • Most Points Overtime Period, Team – 6, Kansas City
  • Most Field Goals Attempted, Both Teams – 7, Kansas City (4) vs. San Francisco (3)
  • Most Field Goals Made, Team – 4, Kansas City
  • Fewest Rushing Touchdowns, Both Teams – 0, Kansas City vs. San Francisco
  • Fewest Kickoff Returns, Team – 0, Kansas City & San Francisco
  • Fewest Kickoff Returns Yards, Team – 0, Kansas City & San Francisco

The common thread, for the most part? Special teams on both sides. 49ers kicker Jake Moody set a Super Bowl record with a 55-yard field goal with 14:48 left in the first half, and he held that record for less than two game quarters, as Harrison Butker outdid him with a 57-yarder with 5:01 left in the third quarter.

So, when the defenses were spinning, and the offenses were sputtering, it was really the special teams that stood out more than just about anything else — and for the Chiefs, it really helped to win the day.

Who woulda thunk it?

How former Panthers fared in Super Bowl LVIII

Former Panthers Christian McCaffrey and Harrison Butker were two of Super Bowl LVIII’s biggest stars.

The Carolina Panthers may have not been on the brightest stage in football, but a few old friends were.

Here’s how former Panthers players fared in Super Bowl LVIII:

Christian McCaffrey, Steve Wilks, 49ers fall short in classic Super Bowl

Former Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and coach Steve Wilks did all they could to bring the 49ers their first ring in 30 years. But it wasn’t enough.

Christian McCaffrey and Steve Wilks were on the doorstep of bringing the Bay Area their first Lombardi Trophy in 30 years. But unfortunately for them and the rest of the San Francisco 49ers, a GOAT was standing in their way.

Despite their valiant efforts, the former Carolina Panthers running back and interim head coach were denied on the biggest stage of the game Sunday night—as the Kansas City Chiefs notched a thrilling 25-22 overtime win in Super Bowl LVIII.

McCaffrey, who spent the better part of his first six NFL seasons in Carolina, tallied a game-high 160 yards from scrimmage. The 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year recorded 80 yards on 22 rushes along with another 80 yards and a score on eight catches.

Wilks, a Charlotte, N.C. native, managed to hold down the Kansas City offense for much of the tightly-contested matchup—as the Chiefs entered the break with only three points. But, as we’ve learned for the third time in five years, there’s no holding down Patrick Mahomes.

The newly-crowned three-time Super Bowl Most Valuable Player led a game-winning 13-play, 75-yard drive in overtime—a walk-off possession that ended in a 3-yard touchdown pass to wideout Mecole Hardman. Mahomes finished the night having completed 34 of his 46 throws for 333 yards, two scores and an interception.

But hey, at least a few other old friends were on the winning side—including kicker Harrison Butker, whose 57-yard field goal in the third quarter set a new Super Bowl record. The Chiefs have also carried former Panthers receiver Shi Smith and cornerback Keith Taylor on their practice squad.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are officially in their Red Era.

The Chiefs won their second-consecutive Super Bowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime on a game-winning touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mecole Hardman Jr.

This is the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in the last five years, cementing their status as a bonafide dynasty.

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Chiefs get late field goal to send Super Bowl to overtime

Super Bowl 58 headed to OT on a Harrison Butker field goal

The Kansas City Chiefs sent Harrison Butker out with six seconds left on Sunday in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl, trailing by three.

The kicker delivered a 29-yard field goal and Super Bowl 58 with the San Francisco 49ers headed to overtime tied at 19.

The teams traded field goals in the final 1:53.

Jake Moody, who earlier missed an extra point, hit a 53-yarder to give the 49ers the lead.

Patrick Mahomes led an 11-play, 64 yard drive that set up Butker’s field goal, which came as the clock ticked to three seconds.

The previous Super Bowl that went to overtime saw the New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons after trailing, 28-3.

Celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl title with your USA TODAY commemorative cover

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The Kansas City Chiefs are officially in their Red Era.

The Chiefs won their second-consecutive Super Bowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime on a game-winning touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mecole Hardman Jr.

This is the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in the last five years, cementing their status as a bonafide dynasty.

There are many ways to celebrate this monumental achievement, but USA TODAY is offering a piece of history with its Super Bowl LVIII Commemorative Cover.

Chiefs fans can get the cover framed, or as a variety of prints including wooden, canvas, acrylic, and metal.

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Celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl title with your USA TODAY commemorative cover

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The Kansas City Chiefs are officially in their Red Era.

The Chiefs won their second-consecutive Super Bowl, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime on a game-winning touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Mecole Hardman Jr.

This is the Chiefs’ third Super Bowl victory in the last five years, cementing their status as a bonafide dynasty.

There are many ways to celebrate this monumental achievement, but USA TODAY is offering a piece of history with its Super Bowl LVIII Commemorative Cover.

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