# Evan McPherson Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

> Evan McPherson beats out top NFL talents for first weekly award of 2026 season.
- Title: Evan McPherson Wins AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Cincinnati Bengals On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/evan-mcpherson-beats-out-top-nfl-talents-for-first-weekly-award-of-2026-season-01m2ngre8s4c
- Published: 2026-09-16T16:31:14+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.