Chris Boswell passes Gary Anderson for Steelers field-goal record
Boswell’s 39-yard kick against Tampa Bay moved him ahead of Anderson, who had held Pittsburgh’s career mark since 1988.
Chris Boswell became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ career leader in made field goals during their October 18 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His 39-yard kick in the fourth quarter moved him past Gary Anderson, who had held the franchise record since 1988, according to Steelers Depot. Heavy also reported that Boswell passed Anderson during Pittsburgh’s 26–19 overtime win.
How Boswell passed Anderson
Boswell entered the game one make short of Anderson’s 309 field goals for Pittsburgh. Steelers Depot reported that Boswell missed his first attempt, from 48 yards, before making a 52-yarder near the end of the first half to draw level. His next successful kick, from 39 yards midway through the fourth quarter, was his 310th for the Steelers and put him alone at the top of the team’s list.
The record-setting kick cut Tampa Bay’s lead to 16–13, Steelers Depot reported. Heavy said Boswell made four of five field-goal attempts in the game, including a 58-yarder, as Pittsburgh came back to win in overtime. The record was secured before the game ended; the 310 figure identifies the kick that took him past Anderson.
A mark Anderson held since 1988
Anderson had been the Steelers’ career leader since he passed Roy Gerela in 1988, according to Steelers Depot. Its franchise list placed Anderson on 309 makes, followed by Jeff Reed on 204, Gerela on 146 and Shaun Suisham on 124. Boswell’s fourth-quarter kick ended Anderson’s long tenure at the top of that list.
Boswell joined Pittsburgh in 2015 after injuries to Suisham and Garrett Hartley and an unsuccessful move for Josh Scobee, Steelers Depot reported. He has since made two Pro Bowls and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2024, becoming the first Steelers kicker to receive that honor. That season, he made 41 of 44 field-goal attempts, according to the outlet.
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Sources and context
- Chris Boswell Sets Steelers Record SundaySteelers Depot
- Chris Boswell Sets Franchise Record in Leading Steelers to WinHeavy
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