NFL Coaches Description of Player Raises Eyebrows

The Pittsburgh Steelers came away with a thrilling win Sunday — but not because of a game-winning touchdown or a last-second interception.

Instead, the biggest moment came from a kicker.

And not just any kick.

Chris Boswell stepped up in the final minute and drilled a 60-yard field goal, putting the Steelers ahead 34-32 with just over a minute to play against the New York Jets. The pressure was high. The stadium was loud. But Boswell made it look routine.

The moment was so intense — and Boswell’s reaction so calm — that Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gave him a nickname rarely heard in football.

“Our kicker is a serial killer,” Tomlin said after the game. “He’s got a low-pulse rate. He can’t wait to deliver.”

Tomlin wasn’t joking. However, some people were not thrilled with the analogy:

Boswell was perfect all game. He hit all four of his extra points, made a 56-yard field goal earlier in the second quarter, and sealed the game with a kick from 60 yards — the second-longest of his career.

Without his performance, the Steelers likely don’t win.

The game had been tight throughout. Both teams traded touchdowns and big plays. But when it came down to the final moments, Boswell took control.