He then went on to kick five field goals in the Bills 29–10 win over the Miami Dolphins in the AFC championship game, helping Buffalo get to their third consecutive Super Bowl.
In week 7 vs. the San Diego Chargers, Christie kicked a 29-yard field goal with just :11 seconds to play, forcing the game into overtime.
In week 10 vs. the New England Patriots, Christie kicked a 48-yard field goal in rainy conditions with just seconds to play, forcing the game into overtime.
Christie has nine field goals in overtime to his credit, an NFL record he shares with Jason Elam and Jim Breech.
From 2001 to 2003 he played for the San Diego Chargers, who, with the hire of former Bills GM John Butler, acquired several former Buffalo players.
Christie requested his release from Jacksonville after a week in camp hoping to retire, but signed with the New York Giants a day later, playing what would be his final NFL season.
On July 2, 2007, Christie joined the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League by signing a practice roster agreement with the team.
On the signing, Christie pointed out that one reason for joining the team was "basically doing Michael (Clemons) a favour" as a former college teammate and that it was tentatively for one game.
Steve studied fine Arts at the College of William & Mary and continues to show his Artwork and is commissioned for private pieces.
He has supported many charities like Camp Good Days and Special Times in WNY Region and Team in Training for Leukemia & Lymphoma.