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'''Christopher Lynn Boswell''' (born March 16, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[placekicker]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] and was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] in 2014 as an [[undrafted free agent]] and has also spent time with the [[New York Giants]]. |
'''Christopher Lynn Boswell''' (born March 16, 1991) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[placekicker]] for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Rice Owls football|Rice]] and was signed by the [[Houston Texans]] in 2014 as an [[undrafted free agent]] and has also spent time with the [[New York Giants]]. He is currently the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history on field goal attempts of 50 yards or more.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=October 27, 2023 |title=Chris Boswell The Most Accurate Kicker From 50‐Plus Yards In NFL History |work=Steelers Depot |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2023/10/chris-boswell-the-most-accurate-kicker-from-50-plus-yards-in-nfl-history/ |access-date=November 11, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Boswell attended and played [[high school football]] at [[Fossil Ridge High School (Fort Worth, Texas)|Fossil Ridge High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell, Fossil Ridge , Kicker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Boswell-57640/high-school-99770/ |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He received numerous Power 5 offers before committing to play [[college football]] at Rice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Chris-Boswell-60047/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> His father had grown up in Brazil, playing [[Street football|street soccer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=October 7, 2015 |title=Steelers kicker Chris Boswell brings Brazilian soccer skills, missionary roots |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/15614/kicker-chris-boswell-brings-brazilian-soccer-skills-and-missionary-roots-to-pittsburgh-steelers |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Boswell attended and played [[high school football]] at [[Fossil Ridge High School (Fort Worth, Texas)|Fossil Ridge High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell, Fossil Ridge , Kicker |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Boswell-57640/high-school-99770/ |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=247sports.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He received numerous Power 5 offers before committing to play [[college football]] at Rice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Chris-Boswell-60047/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> His father had grown up in Brazil, playing [[Street football (association football)|street soccer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fowler |first=Jeremy |date=October 7, 2015 |title=Steelers kicker Chris Boswell brings Brazilian soccer skills, missionary roots |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/15614/kicker-chris-boswell-brings-brazilian-soccer-skills-and-missionary-roots-to-pittsburgh-steelers |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Boswell played college football at Rice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell – Football |url=https://riceowls.com/sports/football/roster/chris-boswell/1145 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Glynn A. |date=January 12, 2018 |title=Q&A with former Rice and current Steelers kicker Chris Boswell |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/rice/article/Q-A-with-former-Rice-and-current-Steelers-kicker-12492453.php |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Chron |language=en}}</ref> With 358 career points, he is second on the all-time Rice scoring list behind ex-[[NFL]] wide receiver [[Jarett Dillard]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pool |first=Chuck |date=September 5, 2023 |title=Boswell Named a Finalist for Senior Bowl's 75th Anniversary Team |url=https://riceowls.com/news/2023/9/5/football-boswell-named-a-finalist-for-senior-bowls-75th-anniversary-team |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> In the 2012 season, He led Conference USA in the field goals attempted and tied for first in field goals made.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Conference USA Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/cusa/2012-leaders.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
Boswell played college football at Rice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell – Football |url=https://riceowls.com/sports/football/roster/chris-boswell/1145 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hill |first=Glynn A. |date=January 12, 2018 |title=Q&A with former Rice and current Steelers kicker Chris Boswell |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/rice/article/Q-A-with-former-Rice-and-current-Steelers-kicker-12492453.php |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Chron |language=en}}</ref> With 358 career points, he is second on the all-time Rice scoring list behind ex-[[NFL]] wide receiver [[Jarett Dillard]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pool |first=Chuck |date=September 5, 2023 |title=Boswell Named a Finalist for Senior Bowl's 75th Anniversary Team |url=https://riceowls.com/news/2023/9/5/football-boswell-named-a-finalist-for-senior-bowls-75th-anniversary-team |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> In the 2012 season, He led Conference USA in the field goals attempted and tied for first in field goals made.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Conference USA Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/cusa/2012-leaders.html |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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===College statistics=== |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |
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! rowspan="2"| Team |
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! rowspan="2"| GP |
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! colspan="4"| Overall FGs |
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! colspan="3"| PATs |
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! rowspan="2"| Total points |
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! {{abbr|Lng|Longest kick}} !! {{abbr|FGA|Field goals attempted}} !! {{abbr|FGM|Field goals made}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Field goal percentage}} !! {{abbr|XPA|Extra points attempted}} !! {{abbr|XPM|Extra points made}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Extra point percentage}} |
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! [[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009]] || style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Rice Owls}}"| [[2009 Rice Owls football team|{{color|white|Rice}}]] |
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| 0 || colspan="8"| {{abbr|DNP|Did not play}} |
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! [[2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2010]] || style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Rice Owls}}"| [[2010 Rice Owls football team|{{color|white|Rice}}]] |
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| 12 || 50 || 17 || 11 || 64.7 || 44 || 41 || 93.2 || 74 |
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! [[2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2011]] || style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Rice Owls}}"| [[2011 Rice Owls football team|{{color|white|Rice}}]] |
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| 12 || 54 || 21 || 17 || 81.0 || 32 || 31 || 96.9 || 82 |
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! [[2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2012]] || style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Rice Owls}}"| [[2012 Rice Owls football team|{{color|white|Rice}}]] |
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| 13 || 57 || 29 || 23 || 79.3 || 47 || 45 || 95.7 || 114 |
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! [[2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2013]] || style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Rice Owls}}"| [[2013 Rice Owls football team|{{color|white|Rice}}]] |
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| 14 || 56 || 21 || 14 || 66.7 || 49 || 47 || 95.9 || 89 |
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! colspan="2" | Career || 51 || 57 || 88 || 65 || 73.9 || 172 || 164 || 95.3 || 359 |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Houston Texans=== |
===Houston Texans=== |
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[[File:Chris Boswell.JPG|thumb|Boswell with the Texans in 2014]] |
[[File:Chris Boswell.JPG|thumb|Boswell with the Houston Texans in 2014]] |
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The [[Houston Texans]] signed Boswell on May 10, 2014 |
The [[Houston Texans]] signed Boswell on May 10, 2014 to compete with [[Randy Bullock]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heinrich |first=Garret |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Texans Sign Rice Kicker Chris Boswell |url=http://houston.cbslocal.com/2014/05/10/texans-sign-rice-kicker-chris-boswell/ |access-date=December 11, 2014 |website=CBS - Houston}}</ref> Boswell was cut on August 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gotera |first=Daniel |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Texans cut CB Brandon Harris, 21 others |url=https://www.khou.com/article/sports/nfl/texans/texans-cut-cb-brandon-harris-21-others/285-259148433 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=KHOU.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was re-signed to the [[practice squad]] on September 23, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McClain |first=John |date=September 23, 2014 |title=Texans sign Boswell to practice squad |url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-Boswell-to-practice-squad-5776212.php |access-date=December 20, 2016 |website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref> |
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===New York Giants=== |
===New York Giants=== |
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Boswell signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on October 3, 2015, becoming their fourth placekicker in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2015 |title=Steelers sign kicker Chris Boswell, cut Josh Scobee |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-sign-kicker-chris-boswell-cut-josh-scobee-0ap3000000548006 |access-date=October 3, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
Boswell signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] on October 3, 2015, becoming their fourth placekicker in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2015 |title=Steelers sign kicker Chris Boswell, cut Josh Scobee |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-sign-kicker-chris-boswell-cut-josh-scobee-0ap3000000548006 |access-date=October 3, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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Boswell made his NFL debut on October 12, completing all three of his extra points and making a 47-yard field goal attempt in a victory over the [[San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=October 13, 2015 |title=Steelers new kicker Chris Boswell has solid NFL debut |work=Pittsburgh Steelers |url=http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-new-kicker-Chris-Boswell-has-solid-NFL-debut--40233190 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015041740/http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-new-kicker-Chris-Boswell-has-solid-NFL-debut--40233190 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 15, 2015 |access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> He connected on the longest debut conversion in team history, besting [[Todd Peterson]]’s record of 46.<ref name=":02">{{cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=October 19, 2015 |title=Chris Boswell Already Making Steelers' History |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10/chris-boswell-already-making-steelers-history/ |access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> He became the first player out of Rice to convert an extra point and field goal in a game since James Hamrick in Week 6 of the 1987 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2015 |title=Boswell Earns AFC Special Teams Honor |url=https://riceowls.com/news/2015/10/21/Boswell_Earns_AFC_Special_Teams_Honor |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice Alumni Pro Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/rice/stats.htm |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
Boswell made his NFL debut on October 12, completing all three of his extra points and making a 47-yard field goal attempt in a victory over the [[San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=October 13, 2015 |title=Steelers new kicker Chris Boswell has solid NFL debut |work=Pittsburgh Steelers |url=http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-new-kicker-Chris-Boswell-has-solid-NFL-debut--40233190 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015041740/http://pit.247sports.com/Bolt/Steelers-new-kicker-Chris-Boswell-has-solid-NFL-debut--40233190 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 15, 2015 |access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> He connected on the longest debut conversion in team history, besting [[Todd Peterson]]’s record of 46.<ref name=":02">{{cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=October 19, 2015 |title=Chris Boswell Already Making Steelers' History |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/10/chris-boswell-already-making-steelers-history/ |access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref> He became the first player out of Rice to convert an extra point and field goal in a game since James Hamrick in Week 6 of the 1987 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2015 |title=Boswell Earns AFC Special Teams Honor |url=https://riceowls.com/news/2015/10/21/Boswell_Earns_AFC_Special_Teams_Honor |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Rice University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rice Alumni Pro Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/rice/stats.htm |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=James Hamrick Career Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/hamrijam01/gamelog/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On October 18, the following week against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], Boswell was 4-for-4 on field goals including kicks of 48, 49, and 51 yards, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2015 |title=Chris Boswell named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Chris-Boswell-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/77b2b4b7-0f79-4b31-8722-7118a5a9a5e2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151023155050/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Chris-Boswell-named-AFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/77b2b4b7-0f79-4b31-8722-7118a5a9a5e2 |archive-date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=October 22, 2015 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He is the first Steeler in team history to make three 47+ yard field goals in one game.<ref name=":02" /> On November 8, Boswell kicked three field goals, including the game-winner and three PATs against the [[Oakland Raiders]],<ref name=":12">{{cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=November 8, 2015 |title=Steelers K Chris Boswell Suffers First Miss In Win Over Raiders – Steelers Depot |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/11/steelers-k-chris-boswell-suffers-first-miss-in-win-over-raiders/ |access-date=December 19, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=HIGHLIGHT: Chris Boswell kicks game-winning FG |url=http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Chris-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-FG/f214d3cd-588a-453d-bf8f-014be55ab165 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206150616/http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Chris-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-FG/f214d3cd-588a-453d-bf8f-014be55ab165 |archive-date=February 6, 2016 |access-date=February 4, 2016 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> albeit missing his first field goal season-to-date.<ref name=":12" /> On November 15, Boswell kicked three field goals against the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2015 |title=Post-game notes vs. Browns |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Post-game-notes-vs-Browns/8c17a597-03f9-4862-8a1f-0cfe59936d88 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030004242/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Post-game-notes-vs-Browns/8c17a597-03f9-4862-8a1f-0cfe59936d88 |archive-date=October 30, 2017 |access-date=December 19, 2016 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> His 14 field goals is tied for fourth among rookie/first-year players in team history, just behind [[Jeff Reed (American football)|Jeff Reed]] (2002, 17).<ref name=":22" /> On November 29, Boswell kicked three field goals against the [[Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=November 30, 2015 |title=Steelers notebook: Injuries pile up in Seattle, from Roethlisberger to Miller |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/11/30/Steelers-notebook-Injuries-pile-up-in-Seattle-from-Big-Ben-to-Miller/stories/201511300165 |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On October 25, Boswell kicked two field goals against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=October 25, 2015 |title=Chiefs end five-game losing streak with 23–13 win against Steelers |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/10/25/Pittsburgh-Steelers-vs-Kansas-City-Chiefs-NFL-Football-at-Arrowhead-Stadium-October-25-2015/stories/201510250218 |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On December 6, Boswell kicked three field goals against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=December 6, 2015 |title=Steelers roll over Colts, 45–10 |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/12/06/Pittsburgh-Steelers-vs-Indianapolis-Colts-Heinz-Field-game-results-report-NFL-football/stories/201512060213 |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On December 13, Boswell kicked four field goals against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Bouchette |first=Ed |date=December 13, 2015 |title=Steelers keep playoff hopes alive with 33–20 win against Bengals |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2015/12/13/Pittsburgh-Steelers-vs-Cincinnati-Bengals-at-Paul-Brown-Stadium-Dec-13-2015-NFL-football/stories/201512130191 |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On December 20, Boswell kicked two field goals against the Broncos.<ref name=":3">{{cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=December 22, 2015 |title=Chris Boswell Sets Steelers Kicking Records, With Chance For More |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2015/12/chris-boswell-sets-steelers-kicking-records-chance/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> He tied a franchise record for the most consecutive games played while scoring at least 10 points, tied with [[Gary Anderson (placekicker)|Gary Anderson]] (1985).<ref name=":3" /> He also passed [[Kris Brown]] for the most made field goals by a rookie or first-year player in the history of the franchise with 29.<ref name=":3" /> He also set Steelers’ records for rookie/first-year kickers for points in a season with 113 and field goal percentage at 90.6.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2016 |title=Boswell Named AFC Special Team Player of the Month |url=http://www.riceowls.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010716aab.html?wappref=std |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030003447/http://www.riceowls.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010716aab.html?wappref=std |archive-date=October 30, 2017 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |website=Rice Owls Athletics}}</ref> He finished the 2015 season with 26 of 27 extra points converted and 29 of 32 field goals converted.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 7, 2016, Boswell won AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of December.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hartman |first=Jeff |date=January 7, 2016 |title=Brown and Boswell win Player of the Month awards |work=Behind the Steel Curtain |url=http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-news/2016/1/7/10729402/steelers-antonio-brown-and-chris-boswell-take-home-player-of-the |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> |
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On January 9, 2016, Boswell kicked four field goals in an 18–16 win in the AFC [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Cincinnati Bengals 16|Wild Card Round game]] against the Bengals.<ref>{{cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Calm And Cool Chris Boswell Keeps Steelers' Season Afloat |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/calm-and-cool-chris-boswell-keeps-steelers-season-afloat/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> He successfully kicked a 35-yard game-winning field goal with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HIGHLIGHT: Boswell kicks game-winning 35-yard FG |url=http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-35-yard-FG/c48695fc-eee9-428f-bf8e-fa37b575a1cc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113084118/http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-35-yard-FG/c48695fc-eee9-428f-bf8e-fa37b575a1cc |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2016 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He set an NFL record for the most field goals by a rookie/first-year player in a playoff game.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |date=January 14, 2016 |title=Game Preview: Steelers at Broncos (Divisional) |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Game-Preview-Steelers-at-Broncos-Divisional/04582b5a-e040-4582-af12-560b81f2495d |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> His four field goals also tied for the most in Steelers playoff history (Gary Anderson in the 1989 Wild Card Round).<ref name=":4" /> He also became the youngest kicker to make four field goals in a postseason game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Korzora |first=Alex |date=January 11, 2016 |title=Several Young Players Stepped Up For Pittsburgh Saturday |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/several-young-players-stepped-up-for-pittsburgh-saturday/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On January 17, 2016, in a loss against the Broncos during the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Denver Broncos 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 16|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs, Boswell tied a franchise record with seven total field goals completed in the post-season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=January 18, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell Ties Steelers Record For Most FGs In A Single Postseason |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/chris-boswell-ties-steelers-record-for-most-fgs-in-a-single-postseason/ |access-date=January 18, 2016 |website=Steelers Depot}}</ref> |
On January 9, 2016, Boswell kicked four field goals in an 18–16 win in the AFC [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Cincinnati Bengals 16|Wild Card Round game]] against the Bengals.<ref>{{cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=January 10, 2016 |title=Calm And Cool Chris Boswell Keeps Steelers' Season Afloat |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/calm-and-cool-chris-boswell-keeps-steelers-season-afloat/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> He successfully kicked a 35-yard game-winning field goal with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=HIGHLIGHT: Boswell kicks game-winning 35-yard FG |url=http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-35-yard-FG/c48695fc-eee9-428f-bf8e-fa37b575a1cc |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113084118/http://www.steelers.com/videos/videos/HIGHLIGHT-Boswell-kicks-game-winning-35-yard-FG/c48695fc-eee9-428f-bf8e-fa37b575a1cc |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |access-date=January 11, 2016 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He set an NFL record for the most field goals by a rookie/first-year player in a playoff game.<ref name=":4">{{cite web |date=January 14, 2016 |title=Game Preview: Steelers at Broncos (Divisional) |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Game-Preview-Steelers-at-Broncos-Divisional/04582b5a-e040-4582-af12-560b81f2495d |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> His four field goals also tied for the most in Steelers playoff history (Gary Anderson in the 1989 Wild Card Round).<ref name=":4" /> He also became the youngest kicker to make four field goals in a postseason game.<ref>{{cite web |last=Korzora |first=Alex |date=January 11, 2016 |title=Several Young Players Stepped Up For Pittsburgh Saturday |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/several-young-players-stepped-up-for-pittsburgh-saturday/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On January 17, 2016, in a loss against the Broncos during the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Denver Broncos 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 16|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs, Boswell tied a franchise record with seven total field goals completed in the post-season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=January 18, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell Ties Steelers Record For Most FGs In A Single Postseason |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/01/chris-boswell-ties-steelers-record-for-most-fgs-in-a-single-postseason/ |access-date=January 18, 2016 |website=Steelers Depot}}</ref> |
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On September 18, Boswell kicked a season-long 49-yard field goal against the Bengals.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Steelers Chris Boswell's 49-yard FG vs. Bengals |work=Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/article/watch-steelers-chris-boswells-49-yard-fg-vs-bengals-47588576/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On October 23, Boswell kicked three field goals but missed two against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=October 24, 2016 |title=What's afoot with the bad NFL kicking? Well, a little perspective is needed |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/whats-afoot-with-the-bad-nfl-kicking-well-a-little-perspective-is-needed-203126422.html |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On November 20, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Browns.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores 10 points in win |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-chris-boswell-scores-10-points-in-win-25719811/ |access-date=December 20, 2016 |work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> On December 11, Boswell kicked two field goals against the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell's Return Closes Book On Randy Bullock Era |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/12/chris-boswells-return-closes-book-randy-bullock-era/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On December 18, Boswell kicked a career-high six field goals against the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=December 19, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell Makes NFL History In Yesterday's Win |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/12/chris-boswell-makes-nfl-history-yesterdays-win/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> He is the first kicker in NFL history to convert at least six field goals in a game and have five of those connect from 40+ yards.<ref name=":0" /> The last kicker to kick five field goals from 40+ yards in the same game was [[Mason Crosby]] in 2015.<ref name=":0" /> He is the third Pittsburgh Steeler in franchise history to accomplish the feat. (Jeff Reed in 2002 and Gary Anderson twice in 1988).<ref name=":0" /> He finished the 2016 season converting all 36 extra point attempts and 21 of 25 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
On September 18, Boswell kicked a season-long 49-yard field goal against the Bengals.<ref>{{cite web |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Steelers Chris Boswell's 49-yard FG vs. Bengals |work=Pittsburgh Steelers |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/article/watch-steelers-chris-boswells-49-yard-fg-vs-bengals-47588576/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On October 23, Boswell kicked three field goals but missed two against the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=October 24, 2016 |title=What's afoot with the bad NFL kicking? Well, a little perspective is needed |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/whats-afoot-with-the-bad-nfl-kicking-well-a-little-perspective-is-needed-203126422.html |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On November 20, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Browns.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores 10 points in win |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-chris-boswell-scores-10-points-in-win-25719811/ |access-date=December 20, 2016 |work=CBSSports.com}}</ref> On December 11, Boswell kicked two field goals against the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Marczi |first=Matthew |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell's Return Closes Book On Randy Bullock Era |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/12/chris-boswells-return-closes-book-randy-bullock-era/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> On December 18, Boswell kicked a career-high six field goals against the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last=Kozora |first=Alex |date=December 19, 2016 |title=Chris Boswell Makes NFL History In Yesterday's Win |language=en-US |work=Steelers Depot |url=http://www.steelersdepot.com/2016/12/chris-boswell-makes-nfl-history-yesterdays-win/ |access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> He is the first kicker in NFL history to convert at least six field goals in a game and have five of those connect from 40+ yards.<ref name=":0" /> The last kicker to kick five field goals from 40+ yards in the same game was [[Mason Crosby]] in 2015.<ref name=":0" /> He is the third Pittsburgh Steeler in franchise history to accomplish the feat. (Jeff Reed in 2002 and Gary Anderson twice in 1988).<ref name=":0" /> He finished the 2016 season converting all 36 extra point attempts and 21 of 25 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 15, 2017, In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Kansas City Chiefs 16|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs, he set a playoff record, kicking 6 field goals leading the team to beat the Chiefs 18–16, scoring all of the Steelers' points. Boswell's four first-half field goals also tied the team record for an entire playoff game.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 15, 2017|agency=The Canadian Press |title=Boswell kicks six FGs, Steelers hold off Chiefs |url=https://www.tsn.ca/boswell-kicks-six-fgs-steelers-hold-off-chiefs-1.650997 |access-date=January 15, 2017 |work=TSN.ca}}</ref> |
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On February 2, 2017, the Steelers signed Boswell to a one-year, exclusive-rights contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=February 3, 2017 |title=Chris Boswell re-signs with Steelers |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chris-boswell-re-signs-with-steelers |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> During a Week 2 26–9 victory over the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Boswell converted four field goals and two extra points.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Steelers shut down Bradford-less Vikings in 26–9 victory |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bradford-less-vikings-26-9-victory |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> During a Week 7 29–14 victory over the Bengals, he kicked a season-high five field goals.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=October 22, 2017 |title=Steelers shut down Bengals to pull away for 29–14 win |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bengals-pull-away-29-14-win |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409105941/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bengals-pull-away-29-14-win |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> In Week 11, he kicked four field goals in a 40–17 victory over the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Roethlisberger throws 4 TDs, Steelers drill Titans 40–17 |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/roethlisberger-throws-4-tds-steelers-drill-titans-40-17 |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> Boswell made a game-winning 53-yard field goal in the next game to beat the [[Green Bay Packers]] 31–28 as time expired.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Steelers, Brown hold off Packers 31–28 |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-brown-hold-packers-31-28 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043429/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-brown-hold-packers-31-28 |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> His game-winner set a new career-long and tied kicker [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]]'s record set in 2016 for the longest NFL field goal ever kicked at [[Heinz Field]] (53 yards) in its 17-year history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell kicks the longest FG by a Steeler in Heinz Field history |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/article/pittsburgh-steelers-kicker-chris-boswell-kicks-the-longest-fg-by-a-steeler-in-heinz-field-history-111232427/ |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> The only longer successful attempt was in collegiate play when former [[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]] kicker Jarod Brown made a 54-yard kick against the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt Panthers]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last=Minium |first=Harry |date=October 2, 2015 |title=Former ODU placekicker Jarod Brown gets a little love from NBCsports.com |work=The Virginian-Pilot |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/harry-minium/article_9161be51-7206-5f1b-a6ea-99fc198f38a0.html |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> The following week, Boswell converted both extra points and all three field goal attempts, including a 38-yard game-winner as time expired, in a 23–20 comeback win over the Bengals, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Josh McCown, Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/josh-mccown-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000888790 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> During a narrow Week 14 39–38 victory over the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he kicked four field goals, including a game-winner.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=December 11, 2017 |title=Steelers lock up AFC North with 39–38 win over Ravens |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-lock-afc-north-39-38-win-over-ravens |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043155/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-lock-afc-north-39-38-win-over-ravens |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> Throughout the season, Boswell has kicked multiple game-winning field goals in the last minutes, earning him status as one of the Steelers' "Killer B's" and a spot on the AFC's [[Pro Bowl]] starting roster.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In the 2017 season, he converted 37 of 39 extra point attempts and 35 of 38 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
On February 2, 2017, the Steelers signed Boswell to a one-year, exclusive-rights contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=February 3, 2017 |title=Chris Boswell re-signs with Steelers |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chris-boswell-re-signs-with-steelers |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> During a Week 2 26–9 victory over the [[Minnesota Vikings]], Boswell converted four field goals and two extra points.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=September 17, 2017 |title=Steelers shut down Bradford-less Vikings in 26–9 victory |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bradford-less-vikings-26-9-victory |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> During a Week 7 29–14 victory over the Bengals, he kicked a season-high five field goals.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=October 22, 2017 |title=Steelers shut down Bengals to pull away for 29–14 win |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bengals-pull-away-29-14-win |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409105941/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-shut-down-bengals-pull-away-29-14-win |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> In Week 11, he kicked four field goals in a 40–17 victory over the [[Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=November 17, 2017 |title=Roethlisberger throws 4 TDs, Steelers drill Titans 40–17 |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/roethlisberger-throws-4-tds-steelers-drill-titans-40-17 |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> Boswell made a game-winning 53-yard field goal in the next game to beat the [[Green Bay Packers]] 31–28 as time expired.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Steelers, Brown hold off Packers 31–28 |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-brown-hold-packers-31-28 |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043429/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-brown-hold-packers-31-28 |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> His game-winner set a new career-long and tied kicker [[Dan Bailey (American football)|Dan Bailey]]'s record set in 2016 for the longest NFL field goal ever kicked at [[Heinz Field]] (53 yards) in its 17-year history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DeArdo |first=Bryan |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell kicks the longest FG by a Steeler in Heinz Field history |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/article/pittsburgh-steelers-kicker-chris-boswell-kicks-the-longest-fg-by-a-steeler-in-heinz-field-history-111232427/ |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> The only longer successful attempt was in collegiate play when former [[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]] kicker Jarod Brown made a 54-yard kick against the [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pitt Panthers]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last=Minium |first=Harry |date=October 2, 2015 |title=Former ODU placekicker Jarod Brown gets a little love from NBCsports.com |work=The Virginian-Pilot |url=https://pilotonline.com/sports/college/old-dominion/football/harry-minium/article_9161be51-7206-5f1b-a6ea-99fc198f38a0.html |access-date=April 8, 2018}}</ref> The following week, Boswell converted both extra points and all three field goal attempts, including a 38-yard game-winner as time expired, in a 23–20 comeback win over the Bengals, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Josh McCown, Wilson among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/josh-mccown-wilson-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000888790 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> During a narrow Week 14 39–38 victory over the [[Baltimore Ravens]], he kicked four field goals, including a game-winner.<ref>{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=December 11, 2017 |title=Steelers lock up AFC North with 39–38 win over Ravens |work=Pro32: Head to Head |url=https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-lock-afc-north-39-38-win-over-ravens |url-status=dead |access-date=April 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043155/https://www.pro32.ap.org/article/steelers-lock-afc-north-39-38-win-over-ravens |archive-date=April 9, 2018}}</ref> Throughout the season, Boswell has kicked multiple game-winning field goals in the last minutes, earning him status as one of the Steelers' "Killer B's" and a spot on the AFC's [[Pro Bowl]] starting roster.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 23, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In the 2017 season, he converted 37 of 39 extra point attempts and 35 of 38 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season tied with [[Harrison Butker]] for fourth in scoring with 142 points.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Scoring Summary |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/scoring.htm |access-date=February 25, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[File:Tomlin2018game.jpg|thumb|[[Mike Tomlin]] and Boswell in 2018]] |
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On March 12, 2018, the Steelers placed a second-round restricted free-agent tender on Boswell.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Steelers put second-round tender on Chris Boswell |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-put-second-round-tender-on-chris-boswell |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 5, he signed the tender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hartman |first=Jeff |date=April 5, 2018 |title=Chris Boswell takes to social media to announce he signed his second round tender |url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2018/4/5/17203224/chris-boswell-takes-to-social-media-announce-he-signed-his-second-round-tender-steelers-free-agent |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=Behind the Steel Curtain}}</ref> On August 23, 2018, the Steelers signed Boswell to a new five-year deal, keeping him under contract through the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=August 23, 2018 |title=Boswell signed to new five-year deal |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/boswell-signed-to-new-five-year-deal |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> Boswell was later named a captain alongside [[Ben Roethlisberger]], [[Maurkice Pouncey]], and [[Cameron Heyward]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Team captains are announced |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/team-captains-are-announced?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=Steelers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
On March 12, 2018, the Steelers placed a second-round restricted free-agent tender on Boswell.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=March 12, 2018 |title=Steelers put second-round tender on Chris Boswell |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/steelers-put-second-round-tender-on-chris-boswell |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On April 5, he signed the tender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hartman |first=Jeff |date=April 5, 2018 |title=Chris Boswell takes to social media to announce he signed his second round tender |url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2018/4/5/17203224/chris-boswell-takes-to-social-media-announce-he-signed-his-second-round-tender-steelers-free-agent |access-date=April 8, 2018 |website=Behind the Steel Curtain}}</ref> On August 23, 2018, the Steelers signed Boswell to a new five-year deal, keeping him under contract through the 2022 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=August 23, 2018 |title=Boswell signed to new five-year deal |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/boswell-signed-to-new-five-year-deal |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> Boswell was later named a captain alongside [[Ben Roethlisberger]], [[Maurkice Pouncey]], and [[Cameron Heyward]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Team captains are announced |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/team-captains-are-announced?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=Steelers.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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During a Week 12 24–17 road loss to the Broncos, Boswell scored his first NFL touchdown on a fake field goal in the waning moments of the second quarter, tossing a two-yard pass to offensive tackle [[Alejandro Villanueva (American football)|Alejandro Villanueva]] as time expired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Steelers' Chris Boswell: Throws touchdown pass |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-chris-boswell-throws-touchdown-pass/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He would then convert the ensuing extra point, thus accounting for all seven points of the score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – November 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811250den.htm |access-date=December 18, 2018 |website=Pro |
During a Week 12 24–17 road loss to the Broncos, Boswell scored his first NFL touchdown on a fake field goal in the waning moments of the second quarter, tossing a two-yard pass to offensive tackle [[Alejandro Villanueva (American football)|Alejandro Villanueva]] as time expired.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Steelers' Chris Boswell: Throws touchdown pass |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/steelers-chris-boswell-throws-touchdown-pass/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> He would then convert the ensuing extra point, thus accounting for all seven points of the score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Denver Broncos – November 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201811250den.htm |access-date=December 18, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Boswell was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Steelers sign McCrane to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-mccrane-to-53-man-roster |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> It was revealed that he suffered a grade-2 tear in his [[groin]] as reported by his brother, Stephen Boswell.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Chris Boswell's Brother Says Steelers Kicker Suffered Grade-2 Groin Tear |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2018/12/chris-boswells-brother-says-steelers-kicker-suffered-grade-2-groin-tear/ |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boswell |first=Stephen |date=December 30, 2018 |title=And Chris has a grade 2 tear in his groin, since nobody wanna report it. |url=https://twitter.com/goawayBos/status/1079510843849666563 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=@goawayBos |language=en}}</ref> Boswell was replaced by kicker [[Matt McCrane]] for the Steelers' final game against the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fittipaldo |first=Ray |date=December 28, 2018 |title=As Chris Boswell's season ends, Matt McCrane gets his shot |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/12/28/chris-boswell-injured-reserve-steelers-matt-mccrane/stories/201812280112 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Mike Tomlin Explains Decision To Place K Chris Boswell On IR |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2018/12/mike-tomlin-explains-decision-to-place-k-chris-boswell-on-ir/ |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}</ref> Boswell had a down year in 2018, converting only 13 of 20 field goal attempts and 43 of 48 extra point attempts. His 65% field goal percentage was ranked last among kickers with at least 20 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00.htm |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=Pro |
Boswell was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Steelers sign McCrane to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-mccrane-to-53-man-roster |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> It was revealed that he suffered a grade-2 tear in his [[groin]] as reported by his brother, Stephen Boswell.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=December 31, 2018 |title=Chris Boswell's Brother Says Steelers Kicker Suffered Grade-2 Groin Tear |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2018/12/chris-boswells-brother-says-steelers-kicker-suffered-grade-2-groin-tear/ |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boswell |first=Stephen |date=December 30, 2018 |title=And Chris has a grade 2 tear in his groin, since nobody wanna report it. |url=https://twitter.com/goawayBos/status/1079510843849666563 |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=@goawayBos |language=en}}</ref> Boswell was replaced by kicker [[Matt McCrane]] for the Steelers' final game against the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fittipaldo |first=Ray |date=December 28, 2018 |title=As Chris Boswell's season ends, Matt McCrane gets his shot |url=https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/12/28/chris-boswell-injured-reserve-steelers-matt-mccrane/stories/201812280112 |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=December 28, 2018 |title=Mike Tomlin Explains Decision To Place K Chris Boswell On IR |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2018/12/mike-tomlin-explains-decision-to-place-k-chris-boswell-on-ir/ |access-date=January 1, 2019 |website=Steelers Depot |language=en-US}}</ref> Boswell had a down year in 2018, converting only 13 of 20 field goal attempts and 43 of 48 extra point attempts. His 65% field goal percentage was ranked last among kickers with at least 20 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00.htm |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Kicking & Punting |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/kicking.htm |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2019=== |
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Boswell rebounded in 2019, going 29 for 31 (93.5%) on field goal attempts and a perfect 28 for 28 on extra point attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
Boswell rebounded in 2019, going 29 for 31 (93.5%) on field goal attempts and a perfect 28 for 28 on extra point attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2020=== |
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On November 8, 2020, in a game at [[AT&T Stadium]] against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Boswell made a career-long 59-yard field goal which also set the Steelers franchise record for the longest field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Alan |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Chris Boswell Sets Steelers Record with 59-Yard Field Goal |url=https://steelersnow.com/chris-boswell-sets-steelers-record-with-59-yard-field-goal/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers Now |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the 2020 season converting 34 of 38 extra point attempts and 19 of 20 field goal attempts in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
On November 8, 2020, in a game at [[AT&T Stadium]] against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Boswell made a career-long 59-yard field goal which also set the Steelers franchise record for the longest field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Alan |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Chris Boswell Sets Steelers Record with 59-Yard Field Goal |url=https://steelersnow.com/chris-boswell-sets-steelers-record-with-59-yard-field-goal/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers Now |language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the 2020 season converting 34 of 38 extra point attempts and 19 of 20 field goal attempts in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2021=== |
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In the fourth quarter of the Steelers' September 19 game against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], Boswell broke the Heinz Field field goal record with a 56-yard field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Alan |date=September 20, 2021 |title=Steelers K Chris Boswell Sets Heinz Field Record with 56-Yard FG |url=https://steelersnow.com/steelers-k-chris-boswell-sets-heinz-field-record-with-56-yard-fg/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers Now}}</ref> On October 17, 2021, he hit three field goals against the Seahawks including a 37-yard game-winning field goal in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rutter |first=Joe |date=October 17, 2021 |title=5 things: Chris Boswell becoming a sure thing again in Steelers' kicking game |url=https://triblive.com/sports/5-things-chris-boswell-becoming-a-sure-thing-again-in-steelers-kicking-game/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=TRIBLive.com}}</ref> On October 31, 2021, against the Browns, Boswell was concussed on a [[fake field goal]] attempt. The ball was snapped to him, he rolled out right while attempting to pass, and was hit immediately after throwing the ball, which landed incomplete.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Strackbein |first=Noah |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Chris Boswell Jokes About Fake Field Goal Injury |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-chris-boswell-jokes-injury |access-date=January 27, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> On November 8, 2021, against the [[Chicago Bears]], Boswell missed an extra point in the third quarter, but was 3 for 3 on field goals, hitting a 54-yarder, a 52-yarder, and a game-winning 40-yarder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pryor |first=Brooke |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Chris Boswell helps Pittsburgh Steelers eke out win vs. upset-minded Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/32902/chris-boswell-helps-pittsburgh-steelers-eke-out-win-vs-upset-minded-bears |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He finished the 2021 season converting 27 of 29 extra point attempts and 36 of 40 field goal attempts in 17 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
In the fourth quarter of the Steelers' September 19 game against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], Boswell broke the Heinz Field field goal record with a 56-yard field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saunders |first=Alan |date=September 20, 2021 |title=Steelers K Chris Boswell Sets Heinz Field Record with 56-Yard FG |url=https://steelersnow.com/steelers-k-chris-boswell-sets-heinz-field-record-with-56-yard-fg/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers Now}}</ref> On October 17, 2021, he hit three field goals against the Seahawks including a 37-yard game-winning field goal in overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rutter |first=Joe |date=October 17, 2021 |title=5 things: Chris Boswell becoming a sure thing again in Steelers' kicking game |url=https://triblive.com/sports/5-things-chris-boswell-becoming-a-sure-thing-again-in-steelers-kicking-game/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=TRIBLive.com}}</ref> On October 31, 2021, against the Browns, Boswell was concussed on a [[fake field goal]] attempt. The ball was snapped to him, he rolled out right while attempting to pass, and was hit immediately after throwing the ball, which landed incomplete.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Strackbein |first=Noah |date=November 1, 2021 |title=Chris Boswell Jokes About Fake Field Goal Injury |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-chris-boswell-jokes-injury |access-date=January 27, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> On November 8, 2021, against the [[Chicago Bears]], Boswell missed an extra point in the third quarter, but was 3 for 3 on field goals, hitting a 54-yarder, a 52-yarder, and a game-winning 40-yarder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pryor |first=Brooke |date=November 8, 2021 |title=Chris Boswell helps Pittsburgh Steelers eke out win vs. upset-minded Bears |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/32902/chris-boswell-helps-pittsburgh-steelers-eke-out-win-vs-upset-minded-bears |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He finished the 2021 season converting 27 of 29 extra point attempts and 36 of 40 field goal attempts in 17 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2022=== |
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On August 1, 2022, Boswell signed a four-year, $20 million contract extension with the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Steelers signing kicker Chris Boswell to four-year, $20 million contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-signing-kicker-chris-boswell-to-four-year-20-million-contract-extension |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
On August 1, 2022, Boswell signed a four-year, $20 million contract extension with the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kownack |first=Bobby |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Steelers signing kicker Chris Boswell to four-year, $20 million contract extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-signing-kicker-chris-boswell-to-four-year-20-million-contract-extension |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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During the season-opener at the Bengals, Boswell missed a 55-yard field goal that would have won the game in overtime which hit the left upright. However, he would go on to kick a 53-yard game-winning field goal, converting on three of four field goal attempts in that game. Three weeks later, Boswell made a 59-yard field goal against the [[New York Jets]] as time expired in the second quarter, making it the longest field goal scored at Acrisure Stadium to date, while also tying his career long. On November 10, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Thompson |first=Stephen |date=November 10, 2022 |title=Steelers Add K Chris Boswell to Injured Reserve |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-add-chris-boswell-injured-reserve |access-date=January 27, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He was activated on December 10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 10, 2022 |title=Boswell activated to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/boswell-activated-to-53-man-roster |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He appeared in 12 games in the 2022 season. He converted all 18 extra point attempts |
During the season-opener at the Bengals, Boswell missed a 55-yard field goal that would have won the game in overtime which hit the left upright. However, he would go on to kick a 53-yard game-winning field goal, converting on three of four field goal attempts in that game. Three weeks later, Boswell made a 59-yard field goal against the [[New York Jets]] as time expired in the second quarter, making it the longest field goal scored at Acrisure Stadium to date, while also tying his career long. On November 10, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Thompson |first=Stephen |date=November 10, 2022 |title=Steelers Add K Chris Boswell to Injured Reserve |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-add-chris-boswell-injured-reserve |access-date=January 27, 2024 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> He was activated on December 10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 10, 2022 |title=Boswell activated to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/boswell-activated-to-53-man-roster |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He appeared in 12 games in the 2022 season. He converted all 18 extra point attempts and 20 of 28 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2023=== |
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In the 2023 season, Boswell appeared in all 17 regular season games. He finished converting 27 of 28 extra point attempts and 29 of 31 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=Pro |
In the 2023 season, Boswell appeared in all 17 regular season games. He finished converting 27 of 28 extra point attempts and 29 of 31 field goal attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chris Boswell 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoswCh00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=January 27, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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===2024=== |
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On September 8, 2024, Boswell converted all six of his field goal attempts for the second time in his career. He also became the first player in Steelers franchise history to make at least three field goals from over 50 yards away with field goals made at 57, 51, and 56 yards in an 18–10 win over the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-chris-boswell-history-bonkers-performance-falcons|title=Steelers' Chris Boswell makes history with bonkers performance vs. Falcons|website=ClutchPoints|last=Villas|first=Rexwell|date=September 8, 2024|access-date=September 8, 2024}}</ref> His performance earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref name="f445">{{cite web | last=Gordon | first=Grant | title=Eagles' Saquon Barkley, Texans' Joe Mixon highlight Players of the Week | website=NFL.com | date=2024-09-11 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2024-week-1-joe-mixon-saquon-barkley | access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> After an impressive start to the 2024 season, he was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September.<ref name="i003">{{cite web | last=Simmons | first=Myles | title=Chris Boswell named AFC special teams player of the month | website=NBC Sports | date=2024-10-03 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chris-boswell-named-afc-special-teams-player-of-the-month | access-date=2024-10-05}}</ref> Boswell was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October after converting 12 field goals.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Lions QB Jared Goff highlight October Players of the Month |website=NFL.com |first=Grant |last=Gordon |date=October 31, 2024 |access-date= November 19, 2024 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-month-october-2024-lamar-jackson-jared-goff-bo-nix-beanie-bishop}}</ref> |
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On November 17, 2024, Boswell converted all six of his field goals for the third time in his career in an 18–16 win over the [[2024 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], becoming the first kicker in NFL history with six-plus made field goals in three career games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/steelers-news-chris-boswell-makes-nfl-history-6-field-goals-ravens|title=Steelers' Chris Boswell makes NFL history with 6 field goals vs. Ravens|website=ClutchPoints|last=Smith|first=Christopher|date=November 17, 2024|access-date=November 17, 2024}}</ref> |
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==NFL career statistics== |
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Christopher Lynn Boswell (born March 16, 1991) is an American professional football placekicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rice and was signed by the Houston Texans in 2014 as an undrafted free agent and has also spent time with the New York Giants. He is currently the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history on field goal attempts of 50 yards or more.[1]
Early life
[edit]Boswell attended and played high school football at Fossil Ridge High School.[2] He received numerous Power 5 offers before committing to play college football at Rice.[3] His father had grown up in Brazil, playing street soccer.[4]
College career
[edit]Boswell played college football at Rice.[5][6] With 358 career points, he is second on the all-time Rice scoring list behind ex-NFL wide receiver Jarett Dillard.[7] In the 2012 season, He led Conference USA in the field goals attempted and tied for first in field goals made.[8]
College statistics
[edit]Year | Team | GP | Overall FGs | PATs | Total points | |||||
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Lng | FGA | FGM | Pct | XPA | XPM | Pct | ||||
2009 | Rice | 0 | DNP | |||||||
2010 | Rice | 12 | 50 | 17 | 11 | 64.7 | 44 | 41 | 93.2 | 74 |
2011 | Rice | 12 | 54 | 21 | 17 | 81.0 | 32 | 31 | 96.9 | 82 |
2012 | Rice | 13 | 57 | 29 | 23 | 79.3 | 47 | 45 | 95.7 | 114 |
2013 | Rice | 14 | 56 | 21 | 14 | 66.7 | 49 | 47 | 95.9 | 89 |
Career | 51 | 57 | 88 | 65 | 73.9 | 172 | 164 | 95.3 | 359 |
Professional career
[edit]Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | |||||||||
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6 ft 2+1⁄4 in (1.89 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) | |||||||||
All values from NFL Combine[9][10] |
Houston Texans
[edit]The Houston Texans signed Boswell on May 10, 2014 to compete with Randy Bullock.[11] Boswell was cut on August 29.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 23, 2014.[13]
New York Giants
[edit]On January 7, 2015, Boswell signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Giants.[14] On August 16, 2015, Boswell was waived by the Giants.[15] On September 2, 2015, he was re-signed by the Giants.[16] On September 5, 2015, Boswell was waived after failing to make the final 53-man roster.[17]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]2015
[edit]Boswell signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 3, 2015, becoming their fourth placekicker in 2015.[18]
Boswell made his NFL debut on October 12, completing all three of his extra points and making a 47-yard field goal attempt in a victory over the San Diego Chargers.[19] He connected on the longest debut conversion in team history, besting Todd Peterson’s record of 46.[20] He became the first player out of Rice to convert an extra point and field goal in a game since James Hamrick in Week 6 of the 1987 season.[21][22][23] On October 18, the following week against the Arizona Cardinals, Boswell was 4-for-4 on field goals including kicks of 48, 49, and 51 yards, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.[24] He is the first Steeler in team history to make three 47+ yard field goals in one game.[20] On November 8, Boswell kicked three field goals, including the game-winner and three PATs against the Oakland Raiders,[25][26] albeit missing his first field goal season-to-date.[25] On November 15, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Cleveland Browns.[27] His 14 field goals is tied for fourth among rookie/first-year players in team history, just behind Jeff Reed (2002, 17).[27] On November 29, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Seattle Seahawks.[28] On October 25, Boswell kicked two field goals against the Kansas City Chiefs.[29] On December 6, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Indianapolis Colts.[30] On December 13, Boswell kicked four field goals against the Cincinnati Bengals.[31] On December 20, Boswell kicked two field goals against the Broncos.[32] He tied a franchise record for the most consecutive games played while scoring at least 10 points, tied with Gary Anderson (1985).[32] He also passed Kris Brown for the most made field goals by a rookie or first-year player in the history of the franchise with 29.[32] He also set Steelers’ records for rookie/first-year kickers for points in a season with 113 and field goal percentage at 90.6.[33] He finished the 2015 season with 26 of 27 extra points converted and 29 of 32 field goals converted.[34] On January 7, 2016, Boswell won AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of December.[35]
On January 9, 2016, Boswell kicked four field goals in an 18–16 win in the AFC Wild Card Round game against the Bengals.[36] He successfully kicked a 35-yard game-winning field goal with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.[37] He set an NFL record for the most field goals by a rookie/first-year player in a playoff game.[38] His four field goals also tied for the most in Steelers playoff history (Gary Anderson in the 1989 Wild Card Round).[38] He also became the youngest kicker to make four field goals in a postseason game.[39] On January 17, 2016, in a loss against the Broncos during the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Boswell tied a franchise record with seven total field goals completed in the post-season.[40]
2016
[edit]On September 18, Boswell kicked a season-long 49-yard field goal against the Bengals.[41] On October 23, Boswell kicked three field goals but missed two against the New England Patriots.[42] On November 20, Boswell kicked three field goals against the Browns.[43] On December 11, Boswell kicked two field goals against the Buffalo Bills.[44] On December 18, Boswell kicked a career-high six field goals against the Cincinnati Bengals.[45] He is the first kicker in NFL history to convert at least six field goals in a game and have five of those connect from 40+ yards.[45] The last kicker to kick five field goals from 40+ yards in the same game was Mason Crosby in 2015.[45] He is the third Pittsburgh Steeler in franchise history to accomplish the feat. (Jeff Reed in 2002 and Gary Anderson twice in 1988).[45] He finished the 2016 season converting all 36 extra point attempts and 21 of 25 field goal attempts.[46] On January 15, 2017, In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, he set a playoff record, kicking 6 field goals leading the team to beat the Chiefs 18–16, scoring all of the Steelers' points. Boswell's four first-half field goals also tied the team record for an entire playoff game.[47]
2017
[edit]On February 2, 2017, the Steelers signed Boswell to a one-year, exclusive-rights contract.[48] During a Week 2 26–9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Boswell converted four field goals and two extra points.[49] During a Week 7 29–14 victory over the Bengals, he kicked a season-high five field goals.[50] In Week 11, he kicked four field goals in a 40–17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.[51] Boswell made a game-winning 53-yard field goal in the next game to beat the Green Bay Packers 31–28 as time expired.[52] His game-winner set a new career-long and tied kicker Dan Bailey's record set in 2016 for the longest NFL field goal ever kicked at Heinz Field (53 yards) in its 17-year history.[53] The only longer successful attempt was in collegiate play when former Old Dominion kicker Jarod Brown made a 54-yard kick against the Pitt Panthers in 2013.[54] The following week, Boswell converted both extra points and all three field goal attempts, including a 38-yard game-winner as time expired, in a 23–20 comeback win over the Bengals, earning him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[55] During a narrow Week 14 39–38 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, he kicked four field goals, including a game-winner.[56] Throughout the season, Boswell has kicked multiple game-winning field goals in the last minutes, earning him status as one of the Steelers' "Killer B's" and a spot on the AFC's Pro Bowl starting roster.[57] In the 2017 season, he converted 37 of 39 extra point attempts and 35 of 38 field goal attempts.[58] He finished the season tied with Harrison Butker for fourth in scoring with 142 points.[59]
2018
[edit]On March 12, 2018, the Steelers placed a second-round restricted free-agent tender on Boswell.[60] On April 5, he signed the tender.[61] On August 23, 2018, the Steelers signed Boswell to a new five-year deal, keeping him under contract through the 2022 season.[62] Boswell was later named a captain alongside Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, and Cameron Heyward.[63]
During a Week 12 24–17 road loss to the Broncos, Boswell scored his first NFL touchdown on a fake field goal in the waning moments of the second quarter, tossing a two-yard pass to offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva as time expired.[64] He would then convert the ensuing extra point, thus accounting for all seven points of the score.[65]
Boswell was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018.[66] It was revealed that he suffered a grade-2 tear in his groin as reported by his brother, Stephen Boswell.[67][68] Boswell was replaced by kicker Matt McCrane for the Steelers' final game against the Cincinnati Bengals for the 2018 season.[69][70] Boswell had a down year in 2018, converting only 13 of 20 field goal attempts and 43 of 48 extra point attempts. His 65% field goal percentage was ranked last among kickers with at least 20 field goal attempts.[71][72]
2019
[edit]Boswell rebounded in 2019, going 29 for 31 (93.5%) on field goal attempts and a perfect 28 for 28 on extra point attempts.[73]
2020
[edit]On November 8, 2020, in a game at AT&T Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys, Boswell made a career-long 59-yard field goal which also set the Steelers franchise record for the longest field goal.[74] He finished the 2020 season converting 34 of 38 extra point attempts and 19 of 20 field goal attempts in 13 games.[75]
2021
[edit]In the fourth quarter of the Steelers' September 19 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Boswell broke the Heinz Field field goal record with a 56-yard field goal.[76] On October 17, 2021, he hit three field goals against the Seahawks including a 37-yard game-winning field goal in overtime.[77] On October 31, 2021, against the Browns, Boswell was concussed on a fake field goal attempt. The ball was snapped to him, he rolled out right while attempting to pass, and was hit immediately after throwing the ball, which landed incomplete.[78] On November 8, 2021, against the Chicago Bears, Boswell missed an extra point in the third quarter, but was 3 for 3 on field goals, hitting a 54-yarder, a 52-yarder, and a game-winning 40-yarder.[79] He finished the 2021 season converting 27 of 29 extra point attempts and 36 of 40 field goal attempts in 17 games.[80]
2022
[edit]On August 1, 2022, Boswell signed a four-year, $20 million contract extension with the Steelers.[81]
During the season-opener at the Bengals, Boswell missed a 55-yard field goal that would have won the game in overtime which hit the left upright. However, he would go on to kick a 53-yard game-winning field goal, converting on three of four field goal attempts in that game. Three weeks later, Boswell made a 59-yard field goal against the New York Jets as time expired in the second quarter, making it the longest field goal scored at Acrisure Stadium to date, while also tying his career long. On November 10, 2022, he was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.[82] He was activated on December 10.[83] He appeared in 12 games in the 2022 season. He converted all 18 extra point attempts and 20 of 28 field goal attempts.[84]
2023
[edit]In the 2023 season, Boswell appeared in all 17 regular season games. He finished converting 27 of 28 extra point attempts and 29 of 31 field goal attempts.[85]
2024
[edit]On September 8, 2024, Boswell converted all six of his field goal attempts for the second time in his career. He also became the first player in Steelers franchise history to make at least three field goals from over 50 yards away with field goals made at 57, 51, and 56 yards in an 18–10 win over the Atlanta Falcons.[86] His performance earned him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[87] After an impressive start to the 2024 season, he was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September.[88] Boswell was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October after converting 12 field goals.[89]
On November 17, 2024, Boswell converted all six of his field goals for the third time in his career in an 18–16 win over the Baltimore Ravens, becoming the first kicker in NFL history with six-plus made field goals in three career games.[90]
NFL career statistics
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Regular season
[edit]General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blck | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
2015 | PIT | 12 | 29 | 32 | 90.6% | 0 | 51 | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 74 | 63.2 | 26 | 113 |
2016 | PIT | 15 | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | 1 | 49 | 36 | 36 | 100.0% | 80 | 61.9 | 49 | 99 |
2017 | PIT | 16 | 35 | 38 | 92.1% | 1 | 53 | 37 | 39 | 94.9% | 90 | 63.1 | 46 | 142 |
2018 | PIT | 15 | 13 | 20 | 65.0% | 0 | 50 | 43 | 48 | 89.6% | 81 | 62.9 | 50 | 82 |
2019 | PIT | 16 | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0 | 51 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 72 | 63.2 | 31 | 115 |
2020 | PIT | 13 | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 0 | 59 | 34 | 38 | 89.5% | 73 | 63.3 | 44 | 91 |
2021 | PIT | 17 | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 0 | 56 | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 86 | 63.5 | 40 | 135 |
2022 | PIT | 12 | 20 | 28 | 71.4% | 1 | 59 | 18 | 18 | 100.0% | 50 | 61.5 | 21 | 78 |
2023 | PIT | 17 | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0 | 57 | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 76 | 63.6 | 55 | 114 |
2024 | PIT | 10 | 29 | 30 | 96.6% | 0 | 57 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% | 57 | 64.0 | 35 | 107 |
Career | 141 | 260 | 295 | 88.1% | 3 | 59 | 292 | 307 | 95.1% | 734 | 63 | 396 | 1076 |
Postseason
[edit]General | Field goals | PATs | Kickoffs | Points | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | GP | FGM | FGA | FG% | Blck | Long | XPM | XPA | XP% | KO | Avg | TBs | Pts |
2015 | PIT | 2 | 7 | 7 | 100.0% | 0 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 11 | 62.2 | 8 | 22 |
2016 | PIT | 3 | 8 | 8 | 100.0% | 0 | 45 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% | 17 | 59.2 | 6 | 27 |
2017 | PIT | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 6 | 100.0% | 7 | 52.4 | 3 | 6 |
2020 | PIT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 6 | 54.2 | 2 | 5 |
2021 | PIT | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 4 | 51.0 | 1 | 3 |
2023 | PIT | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 4 | 66.0 | 3 | 5 |
Career | 9 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% | 0 | 49 | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 49 | 58.2 | 23 | 68 |
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External links
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