Steelers' Mike Tomlin raises eyebrows with Chris Boswell description

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Often, the superlative for an important kicker within the NFL has one thing to do along with his leg. A "large boot," "nice leg," or one thing to that impact are the widespread phrases for the participant within the pressure-filled place.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin cooked up a brand new option to describe veteran Chris Boswell on Sunday after he nailed a 60-yard discipline objective to place the workforce forward 34-23 with 1:03 left within the sport in opposition to the New York Jets. The Steelers held on for the victory.

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Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) boots a discipline objective in opposition to the New York Jets through the second half of an NFL soccer sport Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)

"Our kicker is a serial killer," Tomlin informed reporters. "He’s obtained a low-pulse charge. He can’t wait to ship."

Boswell has been capable of present these clutch kicks frequently. He was 2-for-2 from field-goal vary and nailed all 4 additional factors on Sunday. He hit a 56-yard discipline objective within the second quarter. With out Boswell’s makes, the Steelers seemingly don’t win the sport.

"Bos all the time makes it from 60 in pregame," Tomlin added. "Bos all the time desires to bang from deep. That one he made within the first half, I do not even know if he even checked out me. It is fourth down and he walked on the sector. However that is the kind of man you need banging for you beneath these circumstances."

He joined the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and nailed 90.6% of his makes an attempt in his rookie season. It was sufficient for Pittsburgh to maintain bringing him again to the roster.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, shakes arms along with his head coach Mike Tomlin following an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)

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Boswell earned the second Professional Bowl nod of his profession and his first All-Professional choice final season. He was 41-of-44 on discipline objective makes an attempt. The 41 makes led the NFL. He was 13-of-15 from 50 yards out or extra.

Pittsburgh may have an additional highlight on them this season due to the high-profile acquisitions of Aaron Rodgers , DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and others through the offseason.

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (9) watches his discipline objective kick in opposition to the New York Jets through the second half of an NFL soccer sport Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photograph/Adam Starvation)