On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs officially announced the opening of the 21-day practice windows for kicker Harrison Butker and wide receiver Hollywood Brown, moving both players one step closer to returning to action. The news is a welcome boost to the team as they continue their push for the postseason.

Brown, who has been sidelined for the entire season after suffering an injury in the preseason, is expected to add a spark to the Chiefs’ offense. His return could provide a much-needed dynamic element to the team, particularly as they look to strengthen their playmaking ability in the final stretch of the season.

However, it’s Butker’s potential return that will likely bring the most immediate relief to both the Chiefs and their fans. Kansas City has won four of its last five games, with all four victories coming by a field goal or less. In fact, the last score in each of those games was a Chiefs field goal, with two of the wins coming on the final play.

In Butker’s absence, kickers Matthew Wright and Spencer Shrader have stepped up admirably. Wright even earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his clutch performance against the Chargers on Sunday. Despite their contributions, however, the Chiefs are undoubtedly eager to have their most trusted kicker back as they prepare for another playoff run. With Butker’s return, Kansas City is hoping to regain the stability and reliability that has been a hallmark of their special teams play.

As the Chiefs enter the final stretch of the regular season, the reinforcements in Butker and Brown could be just what they need to make a deep postseason push.