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Harrison Butker makes a 69-yard FG on final play of first half

Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal has the NFL abuzz with talk of a new record

By · Published August 23, 2026  03:26 UTC · Updated August 25, 2026  20:31 UTC

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Harrison Butker kicked a 69-yard field goal in the first half of a preseason game against the Buccaneers. Despite this impressive feat, Butker missed later kicks, and the Buccaneers won the game.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 14 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 12.
  • Primary Driver: Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal has the NFL abuzz with talk of a new record
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The NFL is buzzing with talk of a new record after Harrison Butker's 69-yard field goal. The kick, made on the final play of the first half of a preseason game against the Buccaneers, has sparked widespread discussion and reaction. Video of the kick is available. The kick would have set a new NFL regular-season record, had it not been a preseason game.

The NFL has not yet commented on whether the record will be recognized. The NFL has not yet commented on whether the record will be recognized. The NFL has not yet commented on whether the record will be recognized. The NFL has not yet commented on whether the record will be recognized.

The kick has drawn reactions from NFL analysts and former coaches. The NFL has not yet commented on whether the record will be recognized.

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What was the distance of Harrison Butker's field goal?

Harrison Butker's field goal was 69 yards.

When did Harrison Butker make the field goal?

Harrison Butker made the field goal on the final play of the first half of a preseason game against the Buccaneers.

What is the current NFL regular-season record for the longest field goal?

The current NFL regular-season record for the longest field goal is 64 yards.

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