Matt Araiza's Quick Thinking Helps Harrison Butker Convert Field Goal; Joe Buck Takes a Jab at Bengals' Recent Misfortune

 

During the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium, punter and holder Matt Araiza played a key role in helping kicker Harrison Butker nail a crucial field goal. In the second quarter, Araiza swiftly adjusted a bad snap, setting the ball just in time for Butker to kick it through the uprights, extending Kansas City's lead to 10-0.

ESPN play-by-play announcer Joe Buck seized the moment to poke fun at the Cincinnati Bengals, referencing punter Ryan Rehkow's recent struggle to hold the ball for Bengals kicker Evan McPherson. During the Bengals' loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, McPherson missed an overtime field goal after Rehkow mishandled the snap.

"What a job by Araiza," Buck commented during the broadcast. "Lost the handle on the football and was able to get it on its end, and Butker knocks it through from 26."

Buck added with a laugh, "Bengals are thinking, 'Why? Why? Why couldn’t that have happened for us?'" as the replay of the Chiefs' successful field goal attempt played