Steelers' Cam Heyward Gets Honest About Why Chris Boswell Missed Huge Extra Point Versus Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers' superstar kicker Chris Boswell has been one of the best kickers in the league during his time in the Steel City. That’s why concern spread quickly when he appeared to miss a critical extra point late in the game, a mistake that would change the Steelers’ advantage from a potential three-point lead to just a two-point lead with under a minute remaining. In a rivalry as intense as Pittsburgh versus Baltimore, even the smallest swing can feel massive, and the moment immediately put fans and teammates on edge. Even after a potential game-winning touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Calvin Austin III.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took advantage of the opportunity, moving his offense into field-goal range in the closing seconds. However, Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal attempt that would have swung the outcome. In a show of sportsmanship, Boswell ran over to console Loop, despite the frustration of what many believed was his own costly miss just moments earlier. The gesture reflected Boswell’s professionalism and leadership, even in a tense, high-stakes situation.

It later emerged that Boswell’s extra point had actually been ruled a blocked kick, not a clean miss. Steelers star defensive lineman Cam Heyward made it clear that Boswell should not shoulder any blame for the play, when he spoke with the Steelers media. With a sharp and direct statement, Heyward emphasized that blocked kicks are the responsibility of the entire unit, pointing to missed blocking assignments rather than the kicker. His comments reinforced the team-first mentality in Pittsburgh and shut down any lingering criticism aimed at Boswell.

"We just need to block better," Heyward said while speaking to the media. "Don't worry about that sh**."

The message was calm, direct, and measured, striking the right tone in a moment when emotions could have easily taken over. Rather than singling out the kicker, he made it clear that responsibility fell on the unit as a whole. That approach mattered. It reinforced the idea that football is a team sport, where wins and losses are rarely decided by one player alone, even in moments that appear to hinge on a single kick.

Boswell has been one of the most reliable kickers in the league for a long time, building trust through consistency and poise in high-pressure situations. A few recent stumbles have understandably made some fans uneasy, but those moments shouldn’t erase years of proven dependability. 

Even the best kickers in the game experience misses, blocks, or bad breaks. It’s part of the reality of the position, not a reflection of a sudden decline.

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What stands out most is Boswell’s response. He appears unfazed by the miss, focused instead on the bigger picture and grateful for the opportunity to keep moving forward. 

That mindset speaks to his professionalism and mental toughness. Rather than dwelling on what went wrong, he’s looking ahead, embracing the possibility of another chance in the playoffs. Redemption is often what defines careers, and Boswell seems ready if that moment comes. Many around Steeler Nation still have big-time faith that when called on, Boswell will bounce back, and deliver.

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