That 48-yard field goal miss by Steelers kicker Chris Boswell against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6? Yeah, it wasn’t entirely on him. Not even close.
The Truth Behind the Missed 48-Yard Field Goal
Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch dropped some serious knowledge on social media, giving fans the real scoop. Batch made it clear that holder Cameron Johnston was actually more to blame for the botched kick than Boswell. He called out the laces of the football, saying they weren’t turned correctly. Batch straight-up said, “Johnston has to turn the laces. The kick generally ends up where the laces are facing. Unfortunate miss for Boswell.” And what do you know? The laces were indeed facing wide left, exactly where Boswell’s kick ended up. That’s a brutal break for a kicker when a detail like that derails a play.
Boswell’s Epic Rebound and Season Numbers
Despite that messy 48-yard miss, you gotta give Boswell credit for his resilience. He immediately bounced back like a pro, nailing his next four field goal attempts. We’re talking a 52-yarder, a 39-yarder, a monster 58-yarder, and a 20-yarder. He actually made history with that incredible run! Still, through six games, Boswell’s field goal percentage sits at 76.5%. If the season ended right now, that would clock in as the third-worst percentage of his entire 12-year career.
What’s Next For Special Teams
This isn’t just about one kick or one game. The special teams unit, especially when it comes to the hold, has to clean things up. Boswell is out there trying to solidify his name as one of the all-time greats, and he needs his unit to be perfect. Here’s hoping they can prevent any more hold issues and keep him locked in.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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