PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new all-time leader in field goals made, and his name is Chris Boswell.
The veteran kicker etched his name atop the franchise record books on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium, surpassing Steelers legend Gary Anderson for the most career field goals in team history. The milestone came during Pittsburgh’s 26-19 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game in which Boswell’s leg proved to be the difference .
Boswell entered the Week 6 matchup needing two field goals to pass Anderson, who held the record with 309 career field goals during his tenure in Pittsburgh from 1982 to 1994 . The 12-year veteran wasted little time, tying the mark with a 52-yard boot as time expired in the first half. He then claimed the record entirely for himself in the fourth quarter, drilling a 39-yard attempt to move into sole possession of first place .
“It’s a testament to his consistency and his longevity,” Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said following the game. “Chris has been one of the most reliable players on this team for over a decade. To see him pass a legend like Gary Anderson is special, and he’s not done yet.”
The record-breaking kick was part of a flawless day for Boswell, who converted four field goals in total, including a crucial 58-yarder late in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 16-16 and force overtime . He finished the afternoon with 312 career field goals, further cementing his legacy in Pittsburgh .
Boswell’s journey to the top of the Steelers’ record book is a story of resilience and late-blooming excellence. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2014, he spent brief stints with the Texans and New York Giants before finding a home in Pittsburgh a month into the 2015 season . What followed has been a model of consistency. Since joining the Steelers, Boswell has connected on 87.7% of his field goal attempts, earned two Pro Bowl selections, and was named a First-Team All-Pro in 2024 after a historic campaign in which he made 41 field goals—the most by any NFL kicker since 2011 .
The 2024 season was arguably Boswell’s finest. He set a Steelers single-season record with 41 made field goals and led the league in points by a kicker with 158, earning him Associated Press First-Team All-Pro honors for the first time in his career . His consistency from deep has been particularly remarkable; in 2025, he connected on a career-long 60-yard field goal in a Week 1 win over the New York Jets, setting a new franchise record for the longest kick in Steelers history .
Sunday’s record is the latest accolade in a season that has already seen Boswell reach another significant milestone. In the 2026 season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, he converted his 300th career field goal, becoming just the 39th kicker in NFL history to reach that mark . Now, with the franchise field goal record secured, the next target on the horizon is Anderson’s all-time scoring record of 1,343 points. Boswell entered Sunday’s game with 1,301 career points and is on pace to surpass that mark before the end of the current campaign .
For a kicker who has often flown under the radar on a team defined by its defense and offensive playmakers, Boswell’s achievement serves as a reminder of his immense value. In a game where margins are often razor-thin, having a kicker with his range and reliability has been a luxury the Steelers have relied upon for over a decade.
As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Tampa, Boswell’s teammates mobbed him near the sideline, celebrating a moment that had been years in the making. The kicker, ever stoic, offered a brief smile before returning to his routine. For Boswell, the record is merely a byproduct of the work—the countless hours of practice, the mental fortitude required to bounce back from misses, and the quiet consistency that has defined his career.
“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I just try to do my job,” Boswell said. “The records and the milestones, those are nice, but they’re not why I play. I play to help this team win. Tonight was a good win against a tough opponent. That’s what matters.”
With the record now in the rearview mirror, Boswell and the Steelers will turn their attention to the remainder of the season. But regardless of what happens next, one thing is certain: the standard for kicking excellence in Pittsburgh has officially been reset. And it belongs to Chris Boswell.
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