It’s unfortunate that the most immediate thing people think of when they want to evaluate play on special teams is the return game, because coverage and kicking are equally as important to a team’s success week in and week out. And because the Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the worst return teams in the league, some of the great work that has been taking place elsewhere is being overshadowed.
Both kicker Chris Boswell and punter Jordan Berry are having arguably the best seasons of their careers in 2019. Boswell is now 21 for 23 on field goal attempts this season, and one of his misses was the result of a bad hold.