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Evan McPherson Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Evan McPherson beats out top NFL talents for first weekly award of 2026 season.
In brief
Evan McPherson beats out top NFL talents for first weekly award of 2026 season. Evan McPherson earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after converting four field goals and three extra points in Cincinnati's Week 1 win over Tampa Bay. Originally reported by Cincinnati Bengals On SI.
Evan McPherson Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Evan McPherson picked up AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in the opening game of the 2026 season.
McPherson Converts Four Field Goals and Three Extra Points
McPherson banged home four field goals and all his extra points in the 33-27 win over Tampa Bay in Week 1.
McPherson Leads NFL Kickers in Scoring
McPherson converted each of his four FG attempts and three PATs to account for 15 of Cincinnati's 33 points.
McPherson's Longest Kick Ties for Fourth Longest in Team History
McPherson's kicks came from distances of 20, 55, 58, and 32 yards (fourth).
First Player in Bengals History to Make Multiple Field Goals from 55+ Yards
He became the first player in Bengals history to make multiple field goals from 55 or more yards in a game, and his 58-yarder tied for the fourth-longest kick in team history.
McPherson's Technique Evolution
He has been completely dialed in since ending his tinkering with that leg motion after the 2024 season.
McPherson's Kicking Philosophy
McPherson said he's looking for straighter ball flight and more consistent ball flight rather than hitting like a draw.
Next Game Against Houston Texans
Cincinnati is relying on him again this week as they travel to face the Houston Texans in a massive AFC battle against one of the top contenders in the sport.
The essence
Evan McPherson earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after converting four field goals and three extra points in Cincinnati's Week 1 win over Tampa Bay.
