NFL-- Harrison Butker, a kicker for the KC Chiefs, won't play against Tampa Bay

For the third week in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs (and fantasy football players) will be without their starting kicker.

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Harrison Butker has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Chiefs made the announcement Saturday morning, along with the promotion of kicker Matthew Wright from the practise squad.

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Wright was signed by the Chiefs this week after the team released Matt Ammendola, who missed an extra point and a field goal in the team's 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on the road.

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Coach Andy Reid stated on Friday that Butker would be a game-time decision against Tampa Bay.

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Butker practised briefly on Wednesday before missing drills on Thursday and Friday.

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Wright, 26, has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars, making 25 of 28 field-goal attempts in his career.

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Butker was injured in the Chiefs' season opener against the Arizona Cardinals when he slipped on the turf during a kickoff at State Farm Stadium.

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As part of Saturday's moves, the Chiefs activated Blue Springs High and Kansas State Wildcats product linebacker Elijah Lee from the practise squad.

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