A Pittsburgh Steelers game ball should be given to Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who missed two field goals that could’ve meant the difference in the game for the loathed visitors.
In a pivotal Week 11 matchup, Pittsburgh edged out Baltimore 18-16, largely because of the contrasting performances of the teams’ kickers. Chris Boswell was flawless for the Steelers, converting all six field goal attempts, including a crucial 50-yarder late in the fourth quarter. Baltimore’s Justin Tucker, renowned for his accuracy, missed two first-quarter field goals from 47 and 50 yards. These misses proved costly in a game decided by a mere two points.
Tucker’s struggles in this game are characteristic of his subpar season. Entering this week, he had a field goal conversion rate of 79%, placing him seventh-worst among kickers with at least 10 attempts — a notable decline for a player who holds the NFL record for career field goal accuracy at 89.7%.
The Steelers’ offense was anemic and couldn’t get a rhythm going. They got lucky that Tucker was off his game and Boswell saved the day.
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