Chiefs minimize kicker Matthew Wright days after game-winning subject aim with Harrison Butker set to return

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright was the hero of their 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Wright’s 4 subject targets, together with the game-winning subject aim as time expired, and an additional level earned him AFC particular groups player-of-the-week honors on Wednesday.

Regardless of his heroics, the Chiefs launched Wright on Saturday, with the return of Harrison Butker, who’s coming off damage reserve.

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs place kicker Matthew Wright (49) leaves the sphere after the win over the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Denny Medley-Imagn Pictures)

Butker missed 4 video games to endure surgical procedure to restore the meniscus in his left knee and is now again and able to go. 

Wright had kicked in two video games for the Chiefs, nailing 8-9 of his subject aim makes an attempt and making each additional level makes an attempt throughout the 2 video games. 

Essentially the most pivotal kick in Wright’s quick Chiefs tenure was the final one he made. Patrick Mahomes had pushed the Chiefs into the Chargers’ territory with the crew down 17-16, giving Wright an opportunity to win the sport.

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs place kicker Matthew Wright (49) celebrates with punter Matt Araiza (14) after kicking the successful subject aim towards the Los Angeles Chargers throughout the second half at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Denny Medley-Imagn Pictures)

Wright nailed the 31-year-old subject aim however not earlier than he smoked it off the left upright and in, giving Chiefs followers a momentary scare.

The 28-year-old has performed for 5 groups in his five-year profession, and his most up-to-date stint with the Chiefs was his third time with the crew. He was with the Chiefs for 2 totally different durations throughout the 2022-2023 season. 

Wright has performed for the Pittsburgh Steelers, spending time with them in two separate stints. He has additionally performed for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers. 

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Kansas Metropolis Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) prepares to kick a subject aim towards the New Orleans Saints throughout the sport at GEHA Discipline at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Denny Medley-Imagn Pictures)

Wright has performed a complete of three video games this season, one for the 49ers and two for the Chiefs, and all three video games have been wins for his crew. 

In his profession, Wright is 51-59 on subject aim makes an attempt and 40-42 on additional factors, and he’ll look to latch onto a crew in free company. 

Butker’s first sport again from damage shall be in Cleveland when the Chiefs tackle the Browns on Sunday. 

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