Bengals kicker named AFC Special Teams Player of Week
The AFC honored Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson for his performance in Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay.
On September 13, 2026, in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson earned the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. McPherson's remarkable performance included making all four field goals and three extra points, contributing significantly to the Bengals' 33-27 victory. His scoring prowess accounted for 15 of Cincinnati's 33 points, placing him at the top of NFL kickers for Week 1.
McPherson demonstrated exceptional accuracy by successfully kicking two field goals from 50 yards or beyond. In the third quarter, he nailed a 55-yard field goal, and in the fourth quarter, he added an impressive 58-yarder to his tally. This accomplishment made McPherson the first player in Bengals history to achieve multiple field goals of 55 yards or greater in a single game.
The 58-yarder stands as the fourth-longest kick in the team's history. The Bengals are scheduled to face Houston on Sunday, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Reliant Stadium, which will be broadcast nationally on CBS via Channel 7.
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