Sun Jan 05 03:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Steelers’ Boswell Sets Kicking Records, While Team Prepares for Crucial Bengals Matchup
**Pittsburgh, PA** – Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell is having a season for the ages, shattering franchise records and putting himself in the conversation for the NFL’s best kicker ever. Despite teammate T.J. Watt being named team MVP, Boswell’s performance has been undeniable. He’s amassed a league-leading 153 points, surpassing his own team record of 142 points set in 2017. His 40 made field goals are second-most in NFL history, just shy of David Akers’ record. Remarkably, Boswell has achieved two six-field-goal games this season, a feat unmatched in NFL history. He attributes his success partly to a new training schedule that includes rest on the final day of the week. While acknowledging the impressive statistics, Boswell remains focused on the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals, emphasizing his game-day mentality: “If he calls field goal, I go out and kick it.”
Despite Boswell’s individual brilliance, the Steelers are entering the final game of the regular season on a three-game losing streak against top-tier opponents (Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Kansas City). While acknowledging these losses, the team highlights their victories over playoff contenders like the Ravens, Chargers, Broncos, and Commanders. They face a Bengals team riding a four-game winning streak, but that recent success masks a season with its share of struggles. The Steelers are emphasizing a more strategic approach against Burrow’s quick-passing attack, focusing on winning first and second downs to disrupt Cincinnati’s rhythm. Defensive tackle Cam Heyward stressed the need for a collective effort: “As a front, we’ve got to get our hands ready…We’ve got to win the early downs so it’s not just rhythm passing.”
Adding to the Steelers’ positive notes, four players – Cam Heyward, T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Chris Boswell – were selected to the Pro Bowl. Fitzpatrick’s selection as a starter, despite not winning the fan vote, underscores his consistent performance throughout the season. The team’s history also plays in their favor as they boast an 8-1 home record in Saturday games since 1970. With a playoff spot already secured, the Steelers are preparing for a pivotal matchup against the Bengals, aiming to end the regular season on a high note and carry momentum into the postseason.
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