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SteelersChris Boswell Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week After 60-Yard Game-Winner

The recognition follows an All-Pro season, reinforcing his case for future earnings.

Overview

  • The NFL named Boswell the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 1 on Wednesday.
  • In the 34–32 win over the Jets, he hit a career-long 60-yard go-ahead field goal, added a 56-yarder, and finished 2-for-2 on field goals with four extra points.
  • The honor is his fifth Special Teams Player of the Week, setting a Steelers record and surpassing Jeff Reed.
  • He is coming off a season with 41 made field goals on 44 attempts and a perfect 35-for-35 on extra points, earning First-Team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl berth.
  • He remains under contract through next season and has said he is not focused on pursuing an extension at this time.