Field goals and extra points
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ subject objective kicking squad acquired off to a tough begin in 2022, however issues acquired again on monitor by the point the postseason got here round.
The workforce hopes to hold that optimistic momentum into 2023 because it retains a wholesome Harrison Butker, who has been a dependable kicker for the Chiefs since 2017.
Butker may have a handful of latest guys blocking for him in 2023, however followers ought to anticipate that blocking squad to stay a brick wall like final 12 months. Let’s check out who might be blocking for Butker this season, and who has been changed.
Prime 2022 Chiefs subject objective/extra level contributors
These 12 gamers earned probably the most snaps on the Chiefs’ subject objective/extra level kicking subunit in 2022:
OG Nick Allegretti
OT Orlando Brown Jr.
Ok Harrison Butker
OT Geron Christian
TE Noah Grey
C Creed Humphrey
OT Lucas Niang
OG Trey Smith
P/H Tommy Townsend
OT Prince Tega Wanogho
LS James Winchester
OT Andrew Wylie
Solely three of the above gamers are now not with the Chiefs: Brown, who joined the Cincinnati Bengals; Christian, who’s presently a free agent; and Wylie, who joined the Washington Commanders.
The Chiefs’ 2022 subject objective/extra level kicking lineup and snaps. Discover extra right here.
The remainder of this squad ought to stay intact, although Niang and/or Wanogho might both change roles or get replaced relying on who’s lively on gamedays. If Butker ever offers with an harm, anticipate security Justin Reid to return in and attempt for extra points like final 12 months.
Projected 2023 Chiefs subject objective/extra level contributors
A number of newbies might be part of this squad in 2023:
OT Wanya Morris
OT Donovan Smith
OT Jawaan Taylor
My projected Chiefs 2023 subject objective/extra level lineup. Utilization of tackles continues to be up within the air.
These gamers might/must also contribute:
OG Nick Allegretti
TE Blake Bell
Ok Harrison Butker
TE Noah Grey
C Creed Humphrey
OT Lucas Niang
S/Ok Justin Reid
OG Trey Smith
OG Joe Thuney
P/H Tommy Townsend
OT Prince Tega Wanogho
LS James Winchester
Veteran guard Thuney acquired out of doing particular groups work for many of final season, in order that makes me surprise if Smith will do the identical. The Chiefs saved 10 offensive linemen on the 53-man roster, so they might simply permit Smith and Thuney to take ST performs off whereas the youthful guys earn reps with this squad. All of it depends upon whether or not all 10 linemen are lively on gameday.
In fact, Bell might slide into one of many wing spots on the skin, however the Chiefs used tackles in these spots final season as effectively.
Outdoors of the 53-man roster, there are some guys on the Chiefs’ follow squad who might obtain a callup and earn time right here. That features tight finish Matt Bushman, offensive deal with Jason Godrick, offensive lineman Darian Kinnard or middle Austin Reiter.
Story initially appeared on Chiefs Wire
