Steelers' Chris Boswell Hears Blunt Truth From Mike Tomlin After Extra Point Miss

The Pittsburgh Steelers survived a nail-biter, winning 26-24 over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. It was exactly the type of game the NFL wanted to close out the 2025 regular season, with the AFC North on the line and emotions running high from start to finish. The rivalry delivered once again, packed with physical play, momentum swings, and nonstop tension that made the game feel larger than a single result in the standings.

The drama peaked late in the fourth quarter when kicker Chris Boswell, one of the most reliable players on the roster, missed a rare extra point that opened the door for Baltimore. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson responded by quickly moving his offense into field goal range, giving Tyler Loop a chance to win the game with a 44 yard attempt. With the stadium holding its breath, Loop hooked the kick wide right, allowing the Steelers to survive and secure the division in dramatic fashion.

After the win, Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was asked about how the team rallied around Boswell after a miss in such a critical moment. Tomlin spoke honestly about the difficulty of the situation while emphasizing the trust the team has in its veterans. Boswell’s body of work earned him immediate support, and the response reflected a locker room that stays united through adversity and finds ways to win when everything is on the line.

"It's just team," Tomlin said to the media about how the Steelers rallied around Boswell. "Like I said, we supported one another throughout: offense, defense, and special teams. That is what good teams do. That is what we did tonight."

Tomlin’s message was simple and direct, and it perfectly captured the identity the Steelers continue to lean on in critical moments. There was no finger-pointing and no loss of confidence when things briefly went sideways. Instead, the response reflected a team that understands how to stay together when the pressure is highest.

Boswell’s miss could have easily defined the night, but the Steelers refused to let one moment unravel them. Even as Baltimore marched into field goal range, the sideline remained composed, trusting that the game would be decided on the final snap rather than spiraling after the setback.

Ultimately, the ending came down to a fortunate break for Pittsburgh. Loop’s missed kick was the final twist in a game filled with tension, and the Steelers were able to exhale as the ball sailed wide right. It was not a dominant defensive stand, but it was the break they needed.

In the end, the win reflected exactly what Tomlin described. It was about team, shared responsibility, and surviving together when nothing comes easily. With the AFC North secured, the Steelers walked away knowing they had endured one of the season’s toughest moments and come out on top.

Steelers Have Date Set With The Houston Texans For Playoff Matchup

The Steelers now get the opportunity to host a playoff game against the Houston Texans, a reward that comes with winning the AFC North in dramatic fashion. For Tomlin, it represents another chance to end a postseason drought that has lingered since the 2016 season. 

With Aaron Rodgers under center, the Steelers will enter the Wild Card round believing they have the quarterback and the environment needed to change that narrative. Playing at home, in prime time, and with momentum on their side, Pittsburgh will look to turn a hard fought regular season finish into a meaningful playoff run when it matters most.

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