Chris Boswell Injury News & Updates
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Perfect in victory
Boswell went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his PATs in Sunday's 34-12 win over the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
Boswell made a chip-shot 25-yard field goal late in the second quarter before adding another 30-yard field goal in the third quarter. The kicker has now made at least one field goal in seven straight contests, converting multiple attempts in four of those games. Boswell has now gone 19-for-22 on field-goal tries over 10 contests this season.
Nov 9, 2025
Rare miss in loss
Boswell went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT in Sunday night's 25-10 loss to the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Boswell nailed a 59-yard field goal in the first quarter before pushing a 45-yarder wide right early in the second quarter. The kicker had a field-goal try blocked in Week 4 versus the Vikings and slipped on another one in Week 6 against Cleveland, resulting in both of his previous misses this season. Boswell has now gone 17-for-20 on field-goal attempts, including 6-for-7 from 50-plus yards, while making all 21 of his extra-point tries over nine games this year.
Nov 2, 2025
Hits two field goals in win
Boswell made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his PATs in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Boswell was able to make multiple field goals for the fifth time this season, connecting on a 25-yard attempt as time expired in the first half before later adding a 46-yarder in the fourth quarter. The kicker has now gone 16-for-18 on field-goal tries while making all 20 of his extra-point attempts over eight games this season.
Oct 27, 2025
Powers offense in loss
Boswell went 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT in Sunday night's 35-25 loss to the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Boswell was called upon early and often in the first half, making field goals from 56, 50 and 48 yards before the break. He later added another 56-yarder in the third quarter, notching his first performance with at least four field-goal makes since Week 11 of the 2024 campaign. The kicker has continued to be one of the most reliable in the league, going 14-for-16 on field-goal tries, including 6-for-7 from 50-plus yards, over seven games this season.
Oct 16, 2025
Makes the most of opportunities
Boswell connected on his only field-goal attempt and on all four of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.
ANALYSIS
The kicker drilled a 41-yard field goal early in the second quarter that put the Steelers up 10-0. Boswell has now made 10-of-12 field goals and all 16 extra-point attempts in 2025. The veteran is a reliable option in fantasy football.
Oct 12, 2025
Misses long field goal late
Boswell went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra-point tries during the Steelers' 23-9 win over the Browns on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Boswell was responsible for the Steelers' first nine points of the game after connecting on field goals from 44, 50 and 48 yards in the first half. He was brought out late in the fourth quarter for his fourth field-goal try of the game, but his 54-yard attempt fell well short after his planting leg slipped on the turf. Boswell has missed a field goal in two straight games and is 9-for-11 on field-goal tries through the first five games of the regular season.
Sep 28, 2025
Converts four of five kicks Week 4
Boswell went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point tries during the Steelers' 24-21 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Boswell lined up for a 30-yard chip shot to put Pittsburgh up by 11 points late in the second quarter, only for Isaiah Rodgers to break through the Steelers' line to block the kick, which resulted in a Vikings' field goal nine plays later. It was the first missed field goal of the season for Boswell, and through four regular-season games he's gone 5-for-6 on field-goal tries and 10-for-10 on extra-point attempts. The Steelers are on a bye for Week 5, so Boswell will make his next appearance in Week 6 against the Browns on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Sep 21, 2025
Hits all three extra-point tries
Boswell went three of three on extra points in Sunday's 21-14 win over the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The kicker did not attempt a field goal in the win. Boswell has yet to miss in 2025, going five of five on field goals and seven of seven on extra-point attempts. The longtime Steeler converted more than 90 percent of his field-goal tries in five of six seasons between 2019 and 2024.
Sep 14, 2025
Converts three FGs in defeat
Boswell made all three of his field-goal attempts in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Boswell made a pair of 48-yard field goals in the first half before converting a 45-yard attempt in the fourth quarter. The Steelers scored just one touchdown on the day and successfully went for the two afterward. On the season, Boswell has made all five of his field-goal tries and all four of his extra points.
Sep 7, 2025
Connects on game-winning FG
Boswell went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-32 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Boswell made a 56-yard field goal in the second quarter before later connecting on a career-long 60-yard field goal with 1:03 left in the game, giving the Steelers a 34-32 lead. The kicker is considered to be amongst the most elite players at his position, and he has certainly opened the 2025 campaign on the right foot.
Aug 7, 2025
Won't play Saturday
Boswell will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Jaguars while seeking a contract extension, Joe Rutter of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Boswell is in the third year of his four-year, $20 million contract, and he is due to make $3.12 million and $3.22 million in 2025 and 2026, respectively. He has been one of the most accurate kickers since entering the NFL in 2015 and has connected on 90 percent or more of his field-goal attempts in five of the last six seasons. In 17 regular-season games in 2024, Boswell made a career-high 41 field goals (on 44 attempts, including 13-for-15 from 50-plus yards) while converting all 35 of his extra-point tries. Boswell's absence during practice has opened the door for undrafted rookie Ben Sauls to handle kicking duties during special teams periods in practice, and the latter will serve as the Steelers' starting kicker Saturday.
Jan 15, 2025
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.
Jan 9, 2025
Ready to face Baltimore
Boswell (illness) did not practice Thursday but does not carry and 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).
Jan 8, 2025
Misses practice
Boswell (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Boswell still has a couple of days to start feeling better before Saturday's wild-card game against the Ravens. With no other kicker on the active roster or practice squad, it's unlikely there is any concern the veteran kicker is in danger of missing the matchup unless Pittsburgh makes a move at the position.
Jan 5, 2025
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.
Dec 26, 2024
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.
Dec 22, 2024
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.
Dec 9, 2024
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.
Dec 2, 2024
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.
Nov 22, 2024
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 extra-point tries.
Nov 18, 2024
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).
Nov 11, 2024
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.
Oct 29, 2024
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 league among kickers with at least 15 attempts.
Oct 21, 2024
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.
Oct 14, 2024
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.
Oct 7, 2024
Perfect in primetime
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.
Sep 30, 2024
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.
Sep 23, 2024
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.
Sep 16, 2024
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.
Sep 9, 2024
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 with 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.
Jan 12, 2024
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 Steelers in August of 2022, so he'll presumably be back with the team for his age-33 season following a solid showing this year.
Jan 1, 2024
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.
Dec 24, 2023
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.
Dec 17, 2023
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.
Dec 8, 2023
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.
Dec 4, 2023
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.
Nov 27, 2023
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.
Nov 20, 2023
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.
Nov 13, 2023
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 attempts while making all 13 of his extra-point tries this season.
Nov 3, 2023
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.
Oct 30, 2023
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.
Oct 23, 2023
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.
Oct 9, 2023
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 extra-point tries this season.
Oct 2, 2023
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.
Sep 25, 2023
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.
Sep 19, 2023
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 Pittsburgh's first two games.
Sep 11, 2023
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.
Sep 4, 2023
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.
Aug 25, 2023
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.
Aug 20, 2023
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.
Aug 13, 2023
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.
Jan 9, 2023
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 2022 and re-signed with the Steelers on a four-year deal in August of 2022, so he'll likely continue to serve as Pittsburgh's kicker next year despite his 71.4 percent field-goal conversion rate this season.
Jan 2, 2023
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 extra-point tries.
Dec 25, 2022
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.
Dec 19, 2022
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.
Dec 12, 2022
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.
Dec 10, 2022
Starting once more
Boswell (groin) was activated off injured reserve and will start Sunday against the Bengals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Boswell had been sidelined since Week 8 due to a groin injury, but the veteran will once again return to the starting lineup after the Steelers opted to release nominal starter Matthew Wright. Wright had been a surprisingly reliable fantasy option converting 12 of his 14 field-goal attempts during that stretch, and it's possible Boswell could post similar figures alongside an offense that has struggled to consistently score touchdowns.
Dec 8, 2022
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' kicker in the past four games, converting 12 of 14 field-goal tries and all seven of his extra-point attempts.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
Nov 10, 2022
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 the season, and his absence would leave Matthew Wright, who was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad Wednesday, to take over as Pittsburgh's starting kicker
Nov 9, 2022
Doesn't 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 signed Matthew Wright to the 53-man roster Wednesday, which suggests Pittsburgh believes Boswell won't play in Week 10.
Oct 29, 2022
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.
Oct 28, 2022
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.
Oct 24, 2022
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.
Oct 17, 2022
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 year.
Oct 10, 2022
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-yard 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.
Oct 3, 2022
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.
Sep 23, 2022
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.
Sep 19, 2022
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 2022 season.
Sep 12, 2022
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 the Steelers the season-opening win. Boswell had a career-high 40 field-goal attempts in 2021, and he certainly saw plenty of work during Sunday's matchup to begin the 2022 campaign.
Aug 29, 2022
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.
Aug 1, 2022
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 kickers in league 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 field-goal tries and missed just two extra points. The 31-year-old's new extension includes $12.5 million in guaranteed salary - a mark that also matches Tucker for the highest in NFL history.
Jan 10, 2022
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.
Jan 4, 2022
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.
Dec 26, 2021
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.
Dec 20, 2021
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.
Dec 10, 2021
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.
Dec 6, 2021
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.
Nov 29, 2021
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.
Nov 22, 2021
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.
Nov 15, 2021
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.
Nov 9, 2021
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.
Nov 8, 2021
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 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 a full practice Friday and emerge from Week 9 prep without a designation. On the season, Boswell has netted 12 of 13 field-goal attempts and all 12 point-after tries in seven games.
Nov 5, 2021
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.
Nov 4, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2021
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, otherwise the Steelers could opt for a more aggressive strategy on fourth downs and PATs.
Oct 31, 2021
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 kicker for the rest of Sunday's game.
Oct 18, 2021
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.
Oct 11, 2021
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.
Oct 4, 2021
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.
Sep 27, 2021
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.
Sep 19, 2021
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.
Sep 13, 2021
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.
Aug 13, 2021
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 the league and made 19 of his 20 field-goal attempts last year.
Jan 7, 2021
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's consisted of a 95 percent conversion rate, it's probable Boswell gets the nod in a high-leverage spot.
Jan 6, 2021
Limited participant Wednesday
Bowsell (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 round matchup with the Browns. If Boswell can't go, Matthew Wright would continue to fill in.
Jan 5, 2021
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 more clear 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 Sunday if Boswell can't go.
Jan 1, 2021
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.
Dec 31, 2020
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.
Dec 30, 2020
Returns to full practice
Boswell (groin) practiced fully Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Meanwhile, Matthew Wright, who filled in for Boswell in Week 16, is back with the Steelers' practice squad. With a full practice under his belt, Boswell is in line to kick Sunday against the Browns, but note that he'll be working being a team that will be resting some key players, including starting QB Ben Roethlisberger.
Dec 26, 2020
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.
Dec 25, 2020
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.
Dec 24, 2020
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 if there's any concern Boswell won't be able to play Week 16.
Dec 22, 2020
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.
Dec 14, 2020
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.
Dec 10, 2020
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.
Dec 9, 2020
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 up 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 Boswell been available.
Dec 7, 2020
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.
Dec 6, 2020
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.
Dec 5, 2020
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 ailment Friday. If Boswell is unable to play, expect Matthew Wright to be called up from the practice squad, although 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.
Dec 3, 2020
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.
Nov 23, 2020
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.
Nov 16, 2020
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.
Nov 9, 2020
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 extra-point tries.
Nov 2, 2020
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, who have provided much more favorable matchups for opposing kickers this season.
Oct 26, 2020
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.
Oct 19, 2020
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.
Oct 12, 2020
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 he converted 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.
Sep 27, 2020
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.
Sep 21, 2020
Perfect in win
Boswell made his lone field-goal and a trio of extra-point tries in Pittsburgh's 26-21 win over Denver Sunday.
ANALYSIS
He converted two PATs and what amounted to little more than a third one with a 21-yard field goal that gave Pittsburgh a 17-3 halftime lead. He remained perfect on the day hitting his only 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 is a must-start.
Sep 15, 2020
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.