Rich Eisen goes viral for apparent political joke after Harrison Butker's missed extra point

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Harrison Butker accidentally teed up quite the gag for play-by-play announcer Rich Eisen.

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker had a chance to tie the game on Friday against their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers after Patrick Mahomes' 11-yard rushing touchdown.

However, in a rare occurrence, Butker missed. The Chargers kept their lead, and they eventually went on to win 27-21.

Rich Eisen emcees the Enshrinees' gold jacket dinner at the Canton Civic Center in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2018 while Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) walks off the field after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Aug. 9, 2025. (IMAGN)

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But Eisen, on the call with Kurt Warner on YouTube, used the direction of the kick to his advantage.

"Harrison Butker, interestingly enough, is wide right!" Eisen said.

Butker, of course, has voiced conservative politics in the past, even endorsing Republicans such as President Donald Trump.

Social media were quick to react to the video, which currently has more than 4.5 million views on X.

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) prepares to kick a field goal against the New Orleans Saints during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.  (Denny Medley-Imagn Images)

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Butker also endorsed Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo.,last year, months after giving a controversial commencement speech.

When endorsing Trump, Butker called him "the most