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  "id": 11231641,
  "title": "Bengals' Evan McPherson named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/bengals-evan-mcpherson-named-afc-special-teams-player-of-the-month",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bengals-evan-mcpherson-named-afc-161421327.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson was honored as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September. During the Bengals' three games in September, McPherson achieved an impressive feat by successfully converting all eight of his field-goal attempts, along with each of his eight extra points. This remarkable performance resulted in a total of 32 points scored, tying for the highest tally by any NFL kicker that month. Notably, McPherson's field goal count also tied for the highest among AFC kickers. The kicker, now in his sixth NFL season with the Bengals, excelled in long-range kicks as well, setting a team record by making five field goals from 50 yards or farther. In 2025, McPherson shattered the Bengals' previous record for the longest field goal, accomplishing a 63-yarder that occurred during a Week 12 loss to New England at Paycor Stadium. This remarkable kick is one of only 14 field goals in NFL history that measure at least 63 yards. McPherson also attempted a 67-yard field goal during the first half of the team's Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, but it was negated when the Packers called a timeout and the whistle blew. Despite playing in 12 games during the 2024 season, McPherson missed some time due to a groin injury.",
  "summary": "In 2025, the Bengals' Evan McPherson broke his own record for longest field goal in team history with a 63-yarder against the Patriots.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}