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New Chiefs kicker better from long distance than medium in college

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Rookie kicker Harrison Butker brings a statistical oddity from his collegiate days at Georgia Tech into his NFL debut for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Butker made 21 of 28 field goal attempts, or 75 percent, from 40 yards or longer in college. He made 12 of 22, or 55 percent, between 30 and 39 yards.

“It’s definitely true,’’ said Butker, who will replace the injured Cairo Santos for the first time in Monday night’s game against Washington at Arrowhead Stadium (8:30 p.