Kansas City Chiefs Kicker Matthew Wright was the hero in their 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Wright's four field goals, including the game-winning field goal as time expired, earned him an extra point AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors on Wednesday.
Despite his heroics, the Chiefs released Wright on Saturday, with Harrison Butker, who came off injured reserve, returning.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matthew Wright (49) leaves the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Jeha Field in Arrowhead Stadium. (Photos by Denny Medley-Imagine)
Butker missed four games to undergo surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee and is now back and ready to go.
Wright had two starts for the Chiefs, making 8-9 field goal attempts and making two extra point attempts in the two games.
The most important kick of Wright's short tenure was his last. Patrick Mahomes had led the Chiefs to Chargers area With the team down 17-16, giving Wright a chance to win the game.
Kansas City Chiefs' Matthew Wright (49) celebrates with punter Matt Ariza (14) after hitting the winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Jeha Field in Arrowhead Stadium. (Photos by Denny Medley-Imagine)
Wright nailed the 31-year-old's field goal but not before smoking it upright from the left side, giving Chiefs fans a momentary scare.
The 28-year-old has played for five teams during his five-year career, with his most recent stint with the Chiefs marking his third time with the team. He was with the Chiefs for two different stints during the 2022-2023 season.
Wright played for a team Pittsburgh SteelersAnd spend time with them in two separate periods. He plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and San Francisco 49ers.
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Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker (7) prepares to kick a field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the game at Jeha Field in Arrowhead Stadium. (Photos by Denny Medley-Imagine)
Wright has played in a total of three games this season, one for the 49ers and two for the Chiefs, and all three games have been won for his team.
For his career, Wright is 51-59 on field goal attempts and 40-42 on extra points, and will look to join a team in free agency.
Butker's first game back from injury will be in Cleveland when they face the Chiefs Brown Sunday.
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