- Chris Boswell
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- Team PIT
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Concludes career-best season
Boswell converted 41 of 44 field-goal attempts while making all 35 of his extra-point tries over 17 regular-season appearances with the Steelers in 2024.
Analysis: Boswell was a bright spot for the Steelers during the 2024 campaign, as he set career-best marks in field goals made and makes from 50-plus yards while staying healthy for a second consecutive season. The 33-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract, and the Steelers are unlikely to be motivated to seek out another option ahead of the 2025 season given his production this year.
Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to face Baltimore
Boswell (illness) didn't practice Thursday but doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's road wild-card matchup against Baltimore, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell has missed back-to-back practices due to an illness, but that won't impact his availability for Saturday's AFC wild-card round clash. The veteran is coming off an impressive regular season, in which he managed a 93 percent conversion rate while making a career-high 41 field goals (on 44 attempts).
Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice with illness
Boswell did not practice Wednesday due to an illness, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Boswell still has a couple of days to shake off the illness before Saturday's wild-card game against the Ravens. With the Steelers having not yet added other kicker to the active roster or practice squad, the team seemingly isn't too concerned about Boswell's availability for the playoff opener. Boswell was one of the top kickers in the NFL during the regular season, converting on 41 of 44 field-goal attempts, including a 13-for-15 success rate from 50-plus yards.
Published: Wed, Jan 8 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes 54-yard field goal in loss
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 19-17 loss to Cincinnati.
Analysis: Pittsburgh's offense struggled to generate much production in Saturday's regular-season finale, but Boswell was perfect when called upon, including a 54-yard made field goal with 2:39 remaining in the matchup to bring the game within two points. The 33-year-old put together a career-best year in multiple areas during the regular season, including made field goals and makes from 50-plus yards. He made 41 of 44 field-goal attempts while converting all 35 of his extra-point tries this season.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited work on Christmas Day
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making his lone extra-point try during Wednesday's 29-10 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Boswell remained perfect for a fourth consecutive week Wednesday, but he didn't see many opportunities as the Steelers' offense struggled to generate much offensive production. Heading into next week's regular-season finale against the Bengals, Boswell has converted 40 of 43 field-goal attempts while making all 33 of his extra-point tries this year.
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone field-goal attempt
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 34-17 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Boswell had made multiple field goals in each of the five games leading up to Saturday's Week 16 tilt, but he had limited opportunities to kick against Baltimore. However, he remained perfect once again and maintained his status as one of the league's most productive kickers this season, as he's converted 39 of 42 field-goal attempts while making all 32 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win
Boswell made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts in a 27-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell opened the scoring with a 30-yard make in the first quarter, then made a 54-yard field goal to give the Steelers a 13-7 lead going into halftime. The veteran kicker is now 36-for-39 on FGAs this season and remains a perfect 29-for-29 on PATs.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field goals in win
Boswell made three of four field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Boswell has now missed kicks in back-to-back weeks, but Sunday's miss against Cincinnati came on a blocked kick early in the third quarter. However, the 33-year-old still saw plenty of work in Pittsburgh's high-scoring win, and he's now converted 34 of 37 field-goal attempts while making all 26 of his extra-point tries this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 11:13am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals in loss
Boswell converted two of three field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during Thursday's 24-19 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Boswell missed a 58-yard field-goal attempt wide right to close out the Steelers' first drive of the game Thursday, marking just the second time he's missed a kick this season. However, he was perfect on his next three kicks, including a field-goal attempt and an extra-point try that came in snowy conditions. Despite Thursday's miss, the 33-year-old has still been one of the most accurate kickers in the league to begin the year, converting 31 of 33 field-goal attempts while making all 21 of his…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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Drills six field goals in win
Boswell converted all six of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 18-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The Steelers were unable to reach the end zone during Sunday's divisional matchup, but Boswell was perfect when called upon, accounting for all of the team's scoring. He made three of his field-goal attempts from at least 50 yards and is now 9-for-10 on attempts from 50-plus yards, eclipsing his previous career-high mark of eight makes from that distance. The 33-year-old has attempted a league-leading 30 field goals to begin the year, and he's made 29 of those tries (96.7 percent efficiency).
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on extra-point tries
Boswell didn't have any field-goal attempts but converted all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 28-27 win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Boswell didn't record a field-goal attempt for the first time this season, but he matched his season-high mark of four extra-point tries as the Steelers' offense found success following the Week 9 bye. The 33-year-old has still been one of the most efficient kickers in the league over the first half of the season, converting 23 of 24 field-goal attempts while making all 20 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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Busy in victory
Boswell converted all four of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during Monday's 26-18 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Boswell didn't have any particularly long attempts during Monday's primetime matchup, as his longest field-goal attempt came from 31 yards. However, he remained perfect once again and has converted all 11 of his field-goal attempts while making all eight of his extra-point tries over the three games heading into Pittsburgh's Week 9 bye. The 33-year-old is tied with Austin Seibert for the most made field goals to begin the season, and Boswell's 95.8 percent field-goal conversion rate leads the…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 29 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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Sees plenty of work on SNF
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 37-15 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Boswell got the Steelers on the board with a pair of first-half field goals Sunday, and he remained perfect down the stretch as the team put up 31 unanswered points. The 33-year-old has been busy early in the season and has been a reliable option, making 19 of 20 field-goal attempts, including six of seven from 50-plus yards, and converting all 14 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 7:51am by Rotowire.com
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Fantastic in road win
Boswell made all four of his field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries during Sunday's 32-13 win at Las Vegas.
Analysis: The veteran has been nearly perfect to start the year, and as of the end of the day Sunday, his 16 made field goals on the season are good for second in the league behind only Brandon Aubrey (17). As long as Pittsburgh's offense can move the ball into scoring range, Boswell is about as good a bet as any kicker to make good on his chances.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in prime time
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Boswell was held to just one field-goal attempt for a second consecutive week Sunday, but he was still perfect on three kicks in the narrow defeat. The 33-year-old has been relatively busy over the first five weeks of the regular season, converting 12 of 13 field-goal attempts while making all eight of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making all three of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Boswell put the Steelers on the board Sunday with a 50-yard field goal to close out the first half, and he's now gone 5-for-6 on attempts from 50-plus yards over the first four weeks of the regular season. The 33-year-old was also perfect on extra-point tries once again. He's been a reliable option early in 2024, making 11 of 12 field-goal attempts while converting all six of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Productive once again
Boswell converted two of his three field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on eight field-goal attempts over the first two weeks of the regular season, including four conversions from 50-plus yards. However, he missed a 62-yard attempt just before halftime during Sunday's Week 3 matchup. Despite Sunday's missed kick, the 33-year-old has still been reliable early in the season and should continue to be utilized regularly as the season progresses.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals in win
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: After making six field-goal attempts in last week's regular-season opener to account for all of the Steelers' points, Boswell wasn't needed as much in Week 2. However, he still delivered when called upon, including a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter. The 33-year-old has drilled all four of his attempts from 50-plus yards over the first two weeks of the regular season, and he's been crucial for the team's success, as the offense has struggled to reach the end zone.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Stays busy in win
Boswell made all six of his field-goal attempts in an 18-10 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell was responsible for all of the Steelers' scoring Sunday, tying a franchise record with six field goals made in a game. Perhaps most impressive was the distance from which he connected, making FGAs from, 57, 56 and 51 yards out while also hitting from 44, 40 and 25. Next up for Boswell and the Steelers will be a Week 2 matchup in Denver.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back in 2023
Boswell completed 29 of 31 field-goal attempts while making 27 of 28 extra-point tries during the 2023 campaign.
Analysis: Boswell had one of the worst seasons of his career in 2022 by converting just 71.4 percent of his field-goal tries over 12 games. However, he won a kicking competition during training camp this year to retain his job, and he rewarded the Steelers with a bounce-back performance. The 32-year-old converted six of his seven attempts from at least 50 yards, and he's now made 21 attempts from at least 50 yards over the past three seasons. Boswell signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 12 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Productive in Week 17
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 30-23 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell didn't have any field-goal attempts over 39 yards during Sunday's matchup, but he was still perfect on six kicks for a second consecutive week. The 32-year-old has been reliable for most of the 2023 campaign, converting 28 of 30 field-goal attempts while making 25 of 26 extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect against Cincinnati
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 34-11 win over the Bengals on Saturday.
Analysis: Boswell missed one of two extra-point tries during last week's loss to Indianapolis, but he bounced back against the Steelers' AFC North rival Saturday. The 32-year-old has been relatively accurate in 2023, making 25 of 27 field-goal attempts while converting 22 of 23 extra-point tries.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 8:04am by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in limited action
Boswell made one of two extra-point tries during the Steelers' 30-13 loss to the Colts on Saturday.
Analysis: Boswell had made all 17 of his extra-point tries heading into Saturday's matchup, but he had a kick hit the right upright following Pittsburgh's first touchdown of the game. Despite his limited action Saturday, he's still been relatively accurate in 2023, making 23 of 25 field-goal attempts while converting 18 of 19 extra-point tries.
Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes 56-yarder in loss
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 21-18 loss to New England on Thursday.
Analysis: Although Boswell was perfect during Thursday's primetime matchup, he didn't see much action. He made his second-longest field-goal attempt with a 56-yarder midway through the first quarter and made an extra-point try late in the second quarter, but the Steelers went for two after their lone touchdown in the second half. Still after missing a field-goal attempt during last week's loss to Arizona, it was encouraging to see the 32-year-old get back on track, even with a limited sample.
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers rare miss Sunday
Boswell converted just one of his two field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 24-10 loss versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Boswell's miss from 45 yards out late in the third quarter was just his second miss this season and his first since Week 8 versus Jacksonville, when he missed from 61 yards away. Otherwise, he's been incredibly accurate, held back only by a Pittsburgh offense that's averaging just 16.0 points per game. The Steelers will square off against a solid defense in Week 14 versus the Patriots, so Boswell won't be a great fantasy option despite his effectiveness.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field-goal attempts
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 16-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell was limited to just one field-goal attempt during last week's loss to Cleveland, but he saw plenty of work during Sunday's victory as the Steelers' offense managed to move the ball better. The 32-year-old has now made 21 of 22 field-goal attempts this year while converting all 15 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited work against Cleveland
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 13-10 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Although Boswell was perfect once again during Sunday's matchup, he didn't have many opportunities to contribute during the low-scoring matchup. The 32-year-old's accuracy hasn't been a concern over the first half of the 2023 campaign, with his main limitation coming from his relative lack of opportunities.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field goals Sunday
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 23-19 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell had two attempts from over 40 yards during Sunday's matchup, but he was perfect once again to help lead the Steelers to the narrow win. The 32-year-old has been perfect in eight of his nine appearances this season, with his lone missed field-goal attempt coming on a 61-yard attempt against Jacksonville in Week 8, though it's worth noting that he made the initial 56-yard try in that situation before it was negated due to a penalty. In total, Boswell has converted 17 of 18 field-goal…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect against Tennessee
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 20-16 win over the Titans on Thursday.
Analysis: Boswell had his first missed field-goal attempt of the season last week on a 61-yard attempt, but he took care of business with some manageable kicks in primetime. Over the first eight games of the 2023 campaign, he's made 14 of 15 field-goal attempts while converting all 11 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Misses 61-yard attempt in loss
Boswell made one of two field-goal attempts while converting his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 20-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on the season heading into Sunday's Week 8 matchup. While he initially made a 55-yard field-goal attempt to close out the first half, it was nullified by an offensive penalty, and he missed the ensuing 61-yard try. Despite the miss, Boswell has still had an impressive season when the offense has put him in a position to attempt field goals. He's now converted 12 of 13 field-goal attempts while making all nine of his extra-point tries in 2023.
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Makes 53-yard field goal in win
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making all three of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 24-17 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell struggled with his accuracy during the 2022 campaign but has gotten off to a strong start in 2023, making all 11 of his field-goal attempts while converting all eight of his extra-point tries over the Steelers' first six games. He also made his fourth field-goal attempt of at least 50 yards during Sunday's Week 7 win. The 32-year-old's overall fantasy value has depended on the success of the Steelers' offense, but he's been reliable when called upon early in the year.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 8:12am by Rotowire.com
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Stays perfect in Week 5
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts during the Steelers' 17-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: The Steelers' offense largely struggled once again Sunday, but Boswell put the team on the board in the second quarter by making a 43-yard field-goal, and he also drilled two field-goal attempts in the fourth quarter. Boswell had to win a kicking competition in the preseason to retain his job after making just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last year. However, heading into the Steelers' Week 6 bye, he's converted all 10 of his field-goal attempts while making all five of his…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Makes both field-goal attempts
Boswell made both of his field-goal attempts during the Steelers' 30-6 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: The Steelers' offense has struggled early in 2023, but Boswell has been reliable when called upon this year. Although he had attempts from just 35 yards and 23 yards during Sunday's blowout loss, he's now made all seven of his field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries over the first four weeks of the season.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect again Sunday
Boswell made all three of his field-goal attempts while converting both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 23-18 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Following a regular-season opener in which the Steelers fell behind early, Boswell has seen his workload increase over the next two weeks. He had a season-high three field-goal attempts during Sunday's primetime win and was perfect once again, including a season-long make from 57 yards. Boswell has converted all five of his field-goal attempts while making all five of his extra-point tries over the first three weeks of the 2023 campaign.
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in victory
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 26-22 win over the Browns on Monday.
Analysis: Boswell didn't see much work during the Steelers' blowout loss in the regular-season opener, but he converted two field-goal attempts from at least 50 yards during Monday's primetime victory. Boswell has had nine attempts from 50-plus yards in each of the past two seasons, and it was encouraging to see him make both of his attempts Monday. The 32-year-old converted just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last year but has had a solid start to 2023 despite seeing limited work over…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 19 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone kick in blowout loss
Boswell made his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 30-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: The Steelers' offense was unable to generate much production during Sunday's regular-season opener, and Boswell didn't have any field-goal attempts in the blowout loss. However, he still made his lone kick after winning the starting placekicking job during the offseason. After an inefficient 2022 in which he made just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts, he'll attempt to bounce back in 2023.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Wins placekicking job
Boswell is set to begin the season as the Steelers' starting placekicker after the team waived B.T. Potter on Aug. 26, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell had some competition for his job during the offseason after converting just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last year, but he had a strong preseason this year and managed to stave off Potter to keep his job. Boswell has had nine field-goal attempts from at least 50 yards in each of the last two seasons, and he converted 83.3 percent of those tries.
Published: Mon, Sep 4 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect once again
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making all three of his extra-point tries during Thursday's 24-0 preseason win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Boswell didn't appear in the Steelers' preseason opener but has been effective since then, making all nine of his kicks over the last two games. B.T. Potter missed his lone kick -- a 43-yard field-goal attempt -- in the fourth quarter Thursday, so Boswell appears to be the favorite to open the regular season as the Steelers' placekicker.
Published: Fri, Aug 25 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect against Buffalo
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all three extra-point tries during Saturday's 27-17 preseason win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Boswell didn't play during last weekend's preseason opener since rookie B.T. Potter handled placekicking duties, but the veteran served as the team's kicker against Buffalo and was perfect on five kicks. Boswell converted just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last year, and it appears to be a tight battle for a roster spot between the 32-year-old and Potter ahead of the regular season.
Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't play in preseason opener
Boswell didn't play in Friday's 27-17 preseason win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: The Steelers signed B.T. Potter as an undrafted free agent during the offseason to compete with Boswell for the starting placekicker job, and the former got the first chance to contribute during the preseason. Potter converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries in the win, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Boswell get a chance to kick as the preseason progresses.
Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Ends season on high note
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 28-14 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell had missed at least one field-goal attempt in three of his four appearances leading up to Sunday's regular-season finale, but he was perfect against Cleveland to help the Steelers finish the year with a winning record. The 31-year-old missed five games in 2022 due to his groin injury, but he appeared in 12 matchups and made 20 of 28 field-goal attempts while converting all 18 of his extra-point tries. Boswell made 92.3 percent of his field-goal attempts over the three seasons prior to…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes four kicks in primetime
Boswell converted three of four field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 16-13 win over Baltimore on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell had a 48-yard field-goal attempt hit the right upright late in the second quarter Sunday, but he managed to make three total field goals, including a 51-yarder in the third quarter. Although he matched his highest total of field goals made in a single game this season, he's now missed at least one field-goal attempt in three of his four appearances since returning from a groin injury. During those four games, he's made six of 10 field-goal attempts while converting all seven of his…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals Saturday
Boswell converted two of four field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 13-10 win over Las Vegas on Saturday.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on four kicks in Week 15, but he was kicking in cold and windy conditions during Saturday's matchup against the Raiders. He missed a 43-yard attempt wide left in the second quarter and missed a 52-yarder wide left in the third. However, he did just enough to lead Pittsburgh to the narrow Week 16 win.
Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Carolina
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making all three of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 24-16 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell's lone field-goal attempt was blocked last week, but he drilled a 50-yarder in the fourth quarter Sunday to put the Steelers up by two scores late in the game. Over his two appearances since returning from injury, he's made one of two field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two extra-point tries
Boswell missed his lone field-goal attempt while making both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 16-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell returned to the field Sunday after missing the last five games due to a groin injury, but he had his lone field-goal attempt blocked during the narrow loss to Baltimore. However, it was encouraging to see him convert both of his extra-point tries. Over eight appearances this year, the 31-year-old has converted 12 of 17 field-goal attempts while making all 11 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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Returns from IR
The Steelers reinstated Boswell (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Steelers waived Matthew Wright in a corresponding move, setting the stage for Boswell to step back in as the team's kicker Sunday against the Ravens. Given that he received a lucrative contract extension in August that leaves him Baltimore's Justin Tucker as the NFL's highest-paid kickers, Boswell was always expected to get his job back once he healed up from the right groin injury that has sideline him since Week 8. The Steelers received good production while Boswell was out, as Wright…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 10 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing again
Pittsburgh designated Boswell (groin) for return from injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell has evidently shown enough progress in his recovery from the right groin injury that has sidelined him since Week 8 to resume practicing, but it's unclear if he'll be cleared to rejoin the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens. The Steelers have a 21-day window to evaluate Boswell for a return to the roster, so the team can wait until late December to decide whether to activate him or keep him on IR for the rest of the season. Matthew Wright has served as the Steelers'…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 8 at 11:06am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
Pittsburgh placed Boswell (groin) on injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Steelers' decision to sign another kicker (Matthew Wright) off the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday already seemed to signal that Boswell wasn't on track to play Sunday against the Saints, but Boswell's move to IR means that he'll be sidelined for at least four games on account of the groin injury. Boswell, who sat out the Steelers' Week 8 loss to the Eagles before Pittsburgh went on bye Week 9, won't be eligible to return until the team's Dec. 11 matchup with the Ravens in Week 14.
Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
Pittsburgh placed Boswell (groin) on injured reserve Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Steelers' decision to sign another kicker (Matthew Wright) off the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday already seemed to signal that Boswell wasn't on track to play Sunday against the Saints, but Boswell's move to IR means that he'll be sidelined for at least four games on account of the groin injury. Boswell, who sat out the Steelers' Week 8 loss to the Eagles before Pittsburgh went on bye Week 9, won't be eligible to return until the team's Dec. 11 matchup with the Ravens in Week 14.
Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice again
Boswell (groin) didn't practice Thursday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Boswell picked up a groin injury ahead of Pittsburgh's Week 8 loss to the Eagles and has now missed his second straight practice to open Week 10. The 31-year-old's inability to participate coming off the Steelers' Week 9 bye week is a very discouraging sign for his availability, and he'll have just one more practice to increase his activity before Sunday's contest against New Orleans. Boswell converted 12 of his 16 field-goal attempts and all nine point-after tries over the first seven games of…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Fails to practice Wednesday
Boswell (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell was sidelined for Week 8 due to a groin issue and still isn't ready to practice following the team's Week 9 bye. The veteran kicker will have two more opportunities to participate before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, but the Steelers already seem to be preparing for him to miss the contest. Pittsburgh signed Matthew Wright to the 53-man roster Wednesday, which suggests the team doesn't believe Boswell will play Week 10.
Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Downgraded to out
Boswell (groin) will not play Sunday against the Eagles, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Steelers don't have a kicker on the practice squad, so it'll be interesting to see who eventually gets signed and elevated to the active roster. Boswell is currently tied for the sixth-most field-goal attempts this season, but he's also tied for the third worst field-goal percentage (75) among kickers with at least 10 attempts.
Published: Sat, Oct 29 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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Groin injury surfaces
Boswell (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: This injury must have popped up late in the week, as Boswell was unable to practice Friday after being off the injury report Wednesday and Thursday. Already massive underdogs on the road against the undefeated Eagles, the Steelers could find themselves scrambling for a last-minute replacement kicker if Boswell's unable to suit up.
Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Converts both kicks
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting his lone extra-point try during the Steelers' 16-10 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell put the Steelers on the board with a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter Sunday and drilled an extra-point try later in the quarter, but the two teams were held scoreless during the second half. The 31-year-old has now converted 12 of 16 field-goal attempts while making all nine of his extra-point tries this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect against Buccaneers
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-18 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: After missing two kicks during last week's loss in windy Buffalo, Boswell was perfect against the Buccaneers to help lead the Steelers to the narrow victory. The 31-year-old has had plenty of work from 50-plus yards to begin the season but has made just 73.3 percent of his total field-goal attempts over the first six weeks of the campaign.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks in windy Buffalo
Boswell converted one of his three field-goal attempts during the Steelers' 38-3 loss to the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: The Steelers struggled to generate much offensive production Sunday, and Boswell missed 33- and 45-yard field-goal attempts since the wind was swirling in Buffalo. The 31-year-old had made eight of his 10 field-goal attempts over the first four weeks of the season, so he should be more effective when the Steelers play in more favorable weather conditions.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 24-20 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell missed a 49-yard attempt during last week's loss to the Browns, but he was perfect on two field-goal attempts from over 50 yards against the Jets. After making a career-high eight field goals from 50-plus yards last year, the 31-year-old has already converted four kicks from that distance over the first four weeks of the 2022 season.
Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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Misses 49-yard attempt in loss
Boswell made one of two field-goal attempts while converting both of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 29-17 loss to Cleveland on Thursday.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on two field-goal attempts last week, but he missed a 49-yard attempt wide right during the first quarter of Thursday's primetime matchup. Although the 31-year-old has made just six of eight field-goal attempts over the first three weeks of the season, he's had plenty of long-range work since the Steelers' offense hasn't been particularly efficient.
Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 2
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts during the Steelers' 17-14 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: Neither team was able to generate much offensive production during Sunday's Week 2 matchup, but Boswell put the Steelers on the board by making a 36-yard field goal in the second quarter. He also drilled a 52-yarder in the third quarter but didn't account for any more scoring in the narrow loss. The 31-year-old made a career-high eight field goals on nine attempts from 50-plus yards last season, and he's already converted two of three attempts from that range over the first two weeks of the…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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Drills game-winner in OT
Boswell made three of four field-goal attempts while converting both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Special teams became an issue for both squads late in Sunday's season opener, as Evan McPherson had an extra-point try blocked with zero seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime before missing a 29-yarder in overtime. Boswell was perfect over his four kicks in regulation, but he had a 55-yard field-goal attempt hit the left upright with 2:27 remaining in the extra period. However, he had a chance to redeem himself later and drilled a 53-yard attempt as time expired in overtime to give…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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Busy in preseason finale
Boswell converted four of his five field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try during Sunday's 19-9 preseason win over the Lions.
Analysis: Boswell had a 29-yard field-goal attempt blocked early in the third quarter Sunday, but he was otherwise perfect while accounting for most of Pittsburgh's scoring during the final game of the preseason. The 31-year-old had missed his only other preseason field-goal attempt ahead of Sunday's matchup, but he enters the regular season as the clear starting kicker for the Steelers after agreeing to a four-year, $20 million extension with Pittsburgh in early August.
Published: Mon, Aug 29 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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Gets top-of-market payday
Boswell agreed to a four-year, $20 million contract extension with the Steelers on Monday, thus tying him with Baltimore's Justin Tucker as the highest-paid kicker in NFL history, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Boswell was entering the final year of his current contract with Pittsburgh, so this new extension should tie him to the team for the next five seasons. The one-time Pro Bowler has been incredibly solid during his seven-year career with the Steelers, converting at least 84 percent of his field-goal attempts every season except for the 2018 campaign. Boswell is just two years removed from hitting a career-long 59-yard field goal, and he is coming off a 2021 season in which he made 36 of his 40…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 1 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Drills game-winner in OT
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 16-13 OT win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Boswell was responsible for the Steelers' only points in the first half with his 28-yard field goal in the first quarter, and he later helped send the team to the playoffs with his 36-yard field goal with just under two minutes remaining in overtime. The 30-year-old made at least three field goals in three of the last four games of the regular season and converted 12 of 14 field-goal attempts while making all five of his extra-point tries across that span.
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 17
Boswell made all four of his field-goal attempts while converting both of his extra-point tries in Monday's 26-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Boswell had missed a field-goal attempt in each of the last three games, but he bounced back in Monday's primetime matchup. He made a 22-yarder in the first half before making three field goals in the second half to help propel the Steelers to the victory. Across his 10 appearances since Pittsburgh's Week 7 bye, the 30-year-old has made 22 of 25 field-goal attempts while converting 14 of 16 extra-point tries.
Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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Lackluster results Sunday
Boswell made one of two field-goal attempts and converted his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 36-10 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Boswell missed a 36-yard attempt wide left in the second quarter Sunday, but he put the Steelers on the board with a 34-yarder in the third quarter. The 30-year-old made 24 of 25 field-goal attempts across his first 12 appearances of the 2021 campaign, but he's now made just five of eight field-goal attempts across the last three games.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Busy against Titans
Boswell converted four of five field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 19-13 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: Although Boswell missed a 56-yarder just before halftime Sunday, he was still quite productive and helped propel the Steelers to the win in the low-scoring contest. The 30-year-old has made multiple field goals in five of the last seven games, and he's converted 16 of 18 field-goal attempts while making 11 of 13 extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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Drills two extra points
Boswell missed his lone field-goal attempt while making both of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 36-28 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Boswell wasn't very involved in Thursday's matchup as the Steelers played from behind for most of the game, but he missed a 49-yard attempt following the team's first drive of the contest. Although the 30-year-old had missed two extra-point tries across his last five appearances, his missed field goal Thursday was the first time he had missed a field-goal attempt since Week 3. Boswell has now made 24 of 26 field-goal attempts while converting 22 of 24 extra-point tries this season.
Published: Fri, Dec 10 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals Sunday
Boswell made both of his field-goal attempts while failing to convert his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Boswell was responsible for the Steelers' only first-half points Sunday by making a 53-yard field goal shortly before halftime, but he missed an extra-point try early in the fourth quarter that would have tied the game. However, the 30-year-old bounced back by making a 43-yard field goal later in the quarter. Boswell has now made multiple field goals in four of the last five games and has converted all 12 of his field-goal attempts while making eight of 10 extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Limited work in Week 12
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Boswell had attempted at least four kicks in each of the last three games, but he didn't have many opportunities in Sunday's blowout loss. However, the 30-year-old was perfect once again and made a 40-yard field goal late in the first quarter. Across five appearances since the Steelers' Week 7 bye, Boswell has made all 11 field-goal attempts while converting eight of nine extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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Busy against Chargers
Boswell made all three of his field-goal attempts while converting all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-37 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Boswell attempted a season-high seven kicks in Sunday's high-scoring contest, and he remained perfect for a second straight week. The 30-year-old has attempted three field goals in each of the last three games and has made all nine field-goal attempts while converting seven of eight extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Makes four kicks against Detroit
Boswell made all three of his field-goal attempts while converting his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 16-16 tie against the Lions.
Analysis: Boswell missed an extra-point try in last week's win over Chicago, but he bounced back with a perfect performance against Detroit on Sunday in spite of rainy weather in Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old has had plenty of work across the last five games and has made all 12 of his field-goal attempts while converting eight of nine extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 9:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Drills game-winner against Bears
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making two of three extra-point attempts in Monday's 29-27 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Boswell missed an extra-point try late in the third quarter, but he bounced back by making three field goals in the final quarter. The 30-year-old has made all 10 of his field-goal attempts while converting nine of 10 extra-point tries across the last five games.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Monday
Boswell (concussion) is active for Monday's game against the Bears, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell took a huge hit along the sideline after attempting a pass on a fake field goal last Sunday at Cleveland and was incredibly woozy while making his way to the locker room. He unsurprisingly entered the concussion protocol, but he was able to return to full practice Friday and emerged from Week 9 prep without a designation. On the season, Boswell has netted 12 of 13 field-goal attempts and all 12 of his point-after tries in seven games.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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No limitations Friday
Boswell (concussion) was a full practice participant Friday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell suffered the concussion on a fake-field goal attempt during Sunday's win over the Browns, but it appears he won't end up missing any additional time. The 30-year-old is 12-for-13 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-12 on PATs through seven games this season.
Published: Fri, Nov 5 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Thursday
Boswell (concussion) was limited in Thursday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell sustained a concussion in Sunday's win over the Browns when he took a hard hit on a fake field-goal attempt, but it's encouraging to see him on the practice field Thursday. Coach Mike Tomlin said Thursday that the 30-year-old will serve as the starting kicker Monday against the Bears if he's cleared to play by team doctors, but the team signed Josh Lambo to the practice squad Tuesday to fill in if Boswell is unavailable.
Published: Thu, Nov 4 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Concussion confirmed
Boswell was diagnosed with a concussion and won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell took a big shot during the second quarter while attempting a pass on a fake field-goal attempt, and Pittsburgh will now be without its kicker for the rest of Sunday's contest. Punter Pressley Harvin could work as the emergency kicker, but the Steelers could opt for a more aggressive strategy on fourth downs and PATs.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers possible concussion
Boswell exited Sunday's game against the Browns and is being evaluated for a concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell was hit hard while attempting a pass on a fake field-goal attempt during the second quarter, and he slowly made his way to the locker room after initially being evaluated on the sideline. He converted on his lone attempt from 31 yards before leaving the contest, and the Steelers may be without a true placekicker for the rest of Sunday's game.
Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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Drills game-winner in primetime
Boswell converted all three of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Boswell wasn't needed for any field goals in the first half Sunday, but he saw plenty of work down the stretch. The 30-year-old drilled a 52-yarder to give the Steelers a lead late in the fourth quarter, and he made a 37-yard field goal in overtime to give the team the win. Boswell has been consistent to begin the year and has made 11 of 12 field-goal attempts while converting all 12 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Converts five kicks against Denver
Boswell converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Boswell made a 48-yard field goal early in the second quarter before extending the Steelers' lead with a 43-yarder with just over two minutes left in the game. Since missing a field goal in Week 3, the 30-year-old has made three field-goal attempts while converting five extra-point tries across the last two games.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on three kicks
Boswell converted his lone field-goal attempt while making both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Boswell missed a kick in last week's loss to Cincinnati, but he got back on track in Week 4 by making three kicks, including a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter. The veteran has made 85.7 percent of his field-goal attempts while converting each of his seven extra-point tries across the first four games of the 2021 campaign.
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 9:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Drills two kicks Sunday
Boswell converted one of his two field-goal attempts while making his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on his first four field-goal attempts of the season, but he missed a 42-yard attempt wide left in Sunday's Week 3 matchup. However, he bounced back and made a 26-yarder in the fourth quarter. The 30-year-old has made five of six field-goal attempts while converting each of his five extra-point tries across the first three weeks of the year.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Drills 56-yard field goal
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on five kicks in last week's season opener, and he remained perfect against the Raiders. He drilled a 56-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to bring the Steelers within one possession, but the team was unable to capitalize down the stretch. The 30-year-old has now made four field-goal attempts and four extra-point tries across his first two appearances in 2021.
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in opener
Boswell converted on all three of his field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bills.
Analysis: Boswell faced some competition from Samuel Sloman during the preseason, but the veteran won the starting job to begin the regular season. The Steelers were held scoreless in the first half in Sunday's season opener, but the 30-year-old converted a pair of field goals in the third quarter before making a 45-yard attempt late in the fourth. Boswell made 95 percent of his field-goal attempts in 2020 and got off to a productive start in the 2021 campaign.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Makes preseason debut
Boswell converted on his lone extra-point try in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Boswell didn't see the field in last week's Hall of Fame Game against the Cowboys, while Samuel Sloman converted on one of his two field-goal attempts during the contest. The 30-year-old took the field for an extra-point try in the first half Thursday, but Sloman saw work in the second half and made his lone field-goal attempt while also drilling a pair of extra-point tries. The two should continue to compete for kicking duties during the preseason, but Boswell has six years of experience in…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full Thursday workout
Boswell (groin) practiced without restrictions Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell was unavailable for Pittsburgh's Week 17 matchup against the Browns, watching from the sidelines as Matthew Wright knocked down all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his lone point-after try. It remains to be seen who will suit up Sunday against Cleveland, but Boswell is currently the only kicker on Pittsburgh's active roster. With the veteran amidst a career season that included a 95 percent conversion rate, it's probable Boswell gets the nod in a high-leverage spot.
Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited participant Wednesday
Boswell (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell last suited up in Week 15, but he'll hope to show enough progress in practice this week to handle kicking duties for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Browns. If Boswell can't go, Matthew Wright would continue to fill in.
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Could play in wild-card game
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Boswell (groin) will try to work his way back for Sunday's wild-card game against the Browns, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell returned to full practice participation last Wednesday before sitting out the final two sessions of the week. It's unclear if he aggravated his injury, but he'll try to shake the injury for the first round of playoffs. Boswell's status should be clearer when the Steelers reveal their first practice report of the week this Wedesday. Matthew Wright -- who has made all four field-goal attempts and all seven extra-point tries in Boswell's place this year -- will kick for the Steelers on…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Sunday
Boswell (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland.
Analysis: Boswell did not participate in practice Thursday or Friday and will consequently miss his second straight contest. The veteran kicker practiced in full Wednesday, so it's unclear if he reaggravated the groin issue or is simply receiving an extra week of rest with Pittsburgh gearing up for the postseason. Matthew Wright was called up from the practice squad last week to kick for the Steelers and will likely return to the role Sunday.
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice
Boswell (groin) did not practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Boswell practiced in full Wednesday, so it's possible that he's only receiving a day of workload maintenance. The Steelers have already announced that a number of key starters will sit Week 17, so if there are any lingering questions regarding Boswell's health, he could end up being rested for the playoffs.
Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Boswell (groin) practiced fully Wednesday.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Matthew Wright, who filled in for Boswell in the Week 16 win over the Colts, is back with the Steelers' practice squad. With a full practice under his belt, Boswell is in line to kick Sunday against the Browns. His fantasy outlook may not be particularly promising, however, as the Steelers are expected to rest several key contributors on offense, including starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Sunday
Boswell (groin) will not play Sunday against the Colts.
Analysis: The fact Boswell was unable to practice Friday seemed to indicate this designation would occur. The Steelers called up Matthew Wright, who will step in as the team's starting kicker, from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable Week 16
Boswell (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, and he was unable to participate at Friday's practice. The Steelers figure to promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad Saturday if Boswell's availability remains in question.
Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Bothered by groin injury
Boswell was added to the Steelers' injury report Thursday as a limited participant at practice due to a groin issue, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: A mid-week addition to the injury report is never a great sign for any player, and the fact that Boswell is being listed with a lower-body issue is especially worrisome. Boswell will likely need to prove the groin injury presents no problem with his kicking accuracy and distance during Friday's practice, or else he'll likely carry a designation into Sunday's game against the Colts, if he isn't ruled out ahead of the weekend. Pittsburgh would likely promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 24 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in MNF loss
Boswell converted on his lone field-goal attempt while also making both of his extra-point tries in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Boswell was on the field for a second straight week after missing the team's Week 13 game due to a hip injury. He wasn't needed much, but he converted on all three of his kicks, including a 25-yard field goal. The Steelers' offense has struggled over the past two weeks, and Boswell has only been needed for one field-goal attempt during that time.
Published: Tue, Dec 22 at 10:40am by Rotowire.com
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Converts on lone extra-point try
Boswell didn't attempt any field goals but converted on his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Boswell missed last week's loss to Washington due to a hip issue, but he practiced for most of the week leading up to Sunday's matchup. Pittsburgh failed to generate much offensive production against Buffalo, so Boswell's workload in the loss was minimal. The 29-year-old has been effective when needed this season, but the Steelers have had fewer scoring opportunities recently due to their offensive woes.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Practices in full
Boswell (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Boswell wasn't able to suit up for Monday's loss to Washington, and he also missed Wednesday's practice, but it now certainly looks like he's trending in the right direction for Sunday's road game against the Bills. If Boswell were to suffer any unexpected setbacks, though, the Steelers could always call Matthew Wright back up from the practice squad.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice to start week
Boswell (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Per Varley, coach Mike Tomlin said that Boswell's practice participation will guide the team's decision on whether he'll play Sunday in Buffalo. By that metric, Bowswell's absence Wednesday isn't a promising start. Matthew Wright filled in for Boswell in Monday's loss to Washington, and while Wright didn't miss, Pittsburgh's decision to pass on a field-goal attempt from Washington's 28-yard line with the game tied and under five minutes remaining likely would have played out differently had…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable against Washington
Boswell (hip) is inactive for Monday's game against Washington.
Analysis: This news was expected after Boswell was downgraded to doubtful Sunday. He's been outstanding this season, connecting on 18 of 19 field-goal attempts (95 percent). Matthew Wright will kick for the Steelers on Monday.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely for Week 13
The Steelers downgraded Boswell (hip) from questionable to doubtful for Monday's game versus Washington.
Analysis: Boswell wasn't added to the Steelers' injury report until Saturday, an indication the hip issue may have surfaced during the team's final practice of the week. In any case, Boswell is trending in the wrong direction as Monday's game approaches, and he looks poised to miss his first contest since the 2018 season. The Steelers are expected to promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad to serve as their Week 13 kicker.
Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Monday
Boswell (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Washington.
Analysis: Boswell popped up on the injury report and was unable to practice Saturday after suffering a hip injury Friday. If Boswell is unable to play, expect Matthew Wright to be called up from the practice squad, though the Steelers have given no such indication the move could take place. Wright has not played in a game since he entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2019.
Published: Sat, Dec 5 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals Wednesday
Boswell converted on both of his field-goal attempts while missing his only extra-point try in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Boswell's day got off to a slow start as he missed an extra-point try in the first quarter of Wednesday's game, but he converted on a pair of short field goals later in the contest. The 29-year-old has now converted on 94.7 percent of his field-goal attempts, but he's only made 88.6 percent of his extra-point tries this year. He'll face a slightly more favorable matchup against Washington next week.
Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Productive against Jaguars
Boswell converted on two of his three field-goal attempts while making all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-3 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: Boswell was perfect on his field-goal attempts this year heading into Sunday's contest, but he missed a 45-yard attempt wide left during the first quarter. However, he bounced back and converted on the rest of his five kicks against Jacksonville, including attempts from 44 and 47 yards. The Steelers face the Ravens on Thursday, and Baltimore has been the stingiest defense against opposing kickers this season.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Drills three field goals in Week 10
Boswell converted on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 36-10 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Boswell had some struggles in the Steelers' Week 9 win as he missed two extra-point tries, but he was perfect on six kicks against Cincinnati on Sunday. He's converted on all 14 of his field-goal attempts to begin the season, as the Steelers have had a potent offensive attack over the first nine games of 2020.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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Converts on two field goals
Boswell made both of his field-goal attempts while missing both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Boswell's day started on a low note as he missed his first extra-point try of the game with just over a minute remaining in the second quarter, but he converted on a 59-yard field-goal attempt to finish the first half. The 29-year-old had an extra-point try blocked early in the fourth quarter before converting on his final field-goal attempt of the contest. Boswell has now gone 11-for-11 on his field-goal attempts over the first half of the season, but he's converted on just 24 of his 27…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 9:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on extra-point tries
Boswell didn't have any field-goal attempts but converted on all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: The Steelers didn't attempt any field goals Sunday, but Boswell took care of business after four trips to the end zone as the team remained undefeated in 2020. Sunday marked the first game of the season in which the team didn't line up for a field goal, as the 29-year-old has gone 9-for-9 on his field-goal attempts while converting on 24 of his 25 extra-point tries. He'll face the Cowboys next week, a team that's provided a favorable matchup for opposing kickers this season.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Totals nine points in win
Boswell made both his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Boswell's fantasy production has been remarkably consistent over the first six games of the season, and he had a season-high nine points in Week 7. The 29-year-old was perfect once again Sunday as he's now converted on all nine of his field-goal attempts while going 20-for-21 on extra-point tries. He faces a tough matchup against the Ravens in Week 8, but Boswell has been effective behind the Steelers' strong offensive attack.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 10:16am by Rotowire.com
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Another eight-point effort
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt and all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-7 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The Steelers were dominant on the scoreboard once again Sunday, and Boswell was a beneficiary as he recorded eight points for a second consecutive week. The 29-year-old converted on a 38-yard field goal in the first quarter for the first points of the game, and he was perfect on his subsequent extra-point attempts. Boswell has established himself as a decent fantasy option behind Pittsburgh's potent offense.
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Records eight points in Week 5
Boswell converted on his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 38-29 win over the Eagles en route to recording eight points.
Analysis: Boswell has now gone 6-for-6 on his field-goal attempts to begin the season after converting on a 41-yard try Sunday. He also benefited from the high-scoring matchup against Philadelphia, as he was perfect on five extra-point attempts. Through the first four weeks of the season, Boswell has logged 30 points and profiles as a decent fantasy option while working behind Pittsburgh's offense.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect again in win
Boswell made both his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries during Sunday's 28-21 win over the Texans.
Analysis: He connected on a 33-yard field goal to get Pittsburgh on the scoreboard and closed out his day with a 26-yard field goal, with two PATs sandwiched in between. Boswell has been a must-start option in all fantasy formats this season but faces a Tennessee defense in Week 4 that yields just 4.7 points per game to opposing kickers.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt and a trio of extra-point tries in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver Sunday.
Analysis: He converted two PATs and a 21-yard field goal that gave Pittsburgh a 17-3 halftime lead. He remained perfect on the day after halftime, making good on his one point-after attempt in the second half. Allowing a league-worst 12.5 points per game to opposing kickers, Week 3 opponent Houston makes Boswell a must-start option in all formats.
Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
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Missed PAT in opener
Boswell made both his field-goal attempts but missed one of three extra-point attempts in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Coming off a solid 2019 season in which he converted 29 of 31 field goals and all 28 PATs, Boswell looked good for the most part. He converted field goals from 36 and 41 yards but missed his first extra point attempt of the game. He should have many more scoring opportunities given the strength of Pittsburgh's offense.
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Four points in losing effort
Boswell made his lone field-goal (26 yards) and extra-point attempts in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Boswell was the victim of an underwhelming offense and scored just four points for a third straight game. Still, this was a bounce-back year for Boswell, who finished the 2019 season as the eighth highest scoring kicker in the league and third best in the AFC. Playing in all 16 games, Boswell tied for first in the league by hitting 100 percent of his extra points (28) and third in the league with a 93.5 field-goal percentage -- converting 29 of 31 attempts -- with a long of 51 yards. If the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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Hurt by offensive struggles
Boswell made his lone field-goal (49 yards) and extra-point attempt in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: This was a repeat of Boswell's performance in Week 15 as Pittsburgh's offense continues to be anemic. Although he scored 11 points against Baltimore earlier this season, Boswell shouldn't be counted on by fantasy owners still playing in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Four points in defensive battle
Boswell made his lone field-goal (49 yards) and extra-point attempt in Pittsburgh's 17-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday night.
Analysis: Coming into the contest, the Bills had allowed the least fantasy points to opposing kickers (3.7 per game), so it was no surprise that Boswell would have few scoring opportunities. On a personal note, the field goal was the 125th of his career -- fourth most in franchise history. Boswell has a more attractive game in Week 16, as opposing kickers average 7.4 fantasy points per game against the Jets.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 7:47am by Rotowire.com
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Stays hot in win
Boswell made all three of his field-goal tries (25, 30, 37) and both his extra-point attempts in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday.
Analysis: Boswell capped Pittsburgh's first possession -- a 13 play drive -- with a field goal to start the scoring. Less than 90 seconds later he booted a PAT to give the Steelers a 10-0 lead. Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo in Week 15 and Boswell is one of only 16 players still on Pittsburgh's active roster from the last game between these two teams. Although he has been nearly perfect this season, fantasy owners may want to find another kicking option as the Bills yield the fewest fantasy points to opposing…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect again in win
Boswell made both his field-goal attempts (29, 39) and both his extra-point tries in Pittsburgh's 20-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
Analysis: Trailing 10-0 with under three minutes remaining in the first half, Boswell finally got the Steelers some points with his 39-yard field goal. After a quick three-and-out by the Browns, he capped a 69-yard drive that took under a minute and ended with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Devlin Hodges to James Washington to tie the game at 10-10. Boswell has been nearly perfect all season, converting all 23 extra point attempts and 23 of 25 field goal tries (92%). Only Josh Lambo has a better field…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Kicks team to victory
Boswell made all three of his field-goal attempts (26, 26, 47) and his lone extra-point try in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Analysis: After suffering his first missed kick under 50 yards last week and averaging just three points in the previous two games, Boswell delivered a nice effort in an otherwise low-scoring affair. With several players still on the mend -- and questions as to who will be under center for Pittsburgh in Week 13 -- fantasy owners should look elsewhere for a kicker against a Cleveland team that held Boswell to one point two weeks ago.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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One point in loss
Boswell made his only extra-point attempt in Pittsburgh's 21-7 loss to Cleveland on Thursday night.
Analysis: Pittsburgh looked inept offensively in snapping a four-game win streak and Boswell was not immune to the struggle. He pushed his only field-goal attempt wide left and had his fewest points in a game since 2016. Pittsburgh has concerns with several players hurting and quarterback Mason Rudolph struggling heading into Week 12, but Cincinnati allows the second most points in the league to opposing kickers.
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 11:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect again in win
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt (33) and both his PATs in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Boswell has missed only one field goal this season -- from 54 yards out -- and is perfect on his PATs. He has been one of the most reliable kickers this season and the red-hot Steelers enter their Week 11 game against Cleveland on a four-game win streak.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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Scores 14 points in win
Boswell made all four of his field-goals (21, 26, 33, 51) and both PATs in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Colts.
Analysis: His fourth field goal proved to be the difference maker with under seven minutes remaining in the game. Despite the Steelers having an offense that is a shell of what it was last season, Boswell has managed to average 8.5 points per game and could have another solid showing in Week 10 against a Rams club that allows 7.5 fantasy points per game to opposing kickers.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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