Clutch King's Journey: From Nearly Quitting to Chasing Steelers’ All-Time Points Record!

In 2018, Pittsburgh Steelers fans watched in shock as Chris Boswell—once their “insurance policy” in clutch moments—suffered a career-worst slump. There was a moment when Boswell considered quitting football altogether. But from the lowest point of his career, he rewrote his story—transforming pain into strength, breaking records, and now closing in on becoming the greatest scorer in franchise history.

2018 – The Deepest Slump: Boswell made just 13 of 20 field goals (a mere 65%) and missed five extra points. For a kicker, especially in the tough conditions at Heinz Field, this was a nightmare season.

Boswell later admitted he called his agent multiple times, thinking about quitting as the pressure and criticism mounted. The Steelers' faith: Instead of cutting ties, the Steelers’ front office—led by Art Rooney II, Mike Tomlin, and Kevin Colbert—stood by Boswell. It was a vote of confidence that changed everything.

“It was one of the most down moments of my life… I called my agent three or four times… wanting to quit. It’s a nightmare. You can’t see any lights or anything.”

Motivated by that support, Boswell completely reinvented his game: he focused on mental strength, improved his training, and learned to block out the noise. Since 2019: Boswell has consistently ranked among the NFL’s most accurate kickers, with several seasons above 90% in FG percentage. 2024: He posted a career-best: 41 of 44 field goals (93%), a perfect 35 of 35 on extra points, and the NFL’s top percentage from 50+ yards. He also became the Steelers’ “clutch king,” making numerous game-winning kicks, and set a playoff record with 6 FGs in one game—something no other Steelers kicker had achieved. Chasing history: As of 2024, Boswell needs just 217 more points to surpass the Steelers’ all-time points record. Remarkably, in the last two seasons alone, he’s scored 272 points—putting the milestone well within reach.

Chris Boswell is living proof that adversity can be the fuel for greatness. His story isn’t just about football—it’s about resilience, second chances, and chasing history. With the all-time Steelers points record now within his sights, “The Wizard of Boz” continues to inspire not just Steelers Nation, but anyone who’s ever faced the temptation to give up.

Do you believe Boswell will break the record this season? What’s your favorite clutch Boswell moment? Share your thoughts and celebrate the journey of one of the NFL’s greatest comeback stories!