- Evan McPherson
- #2
- Team CIN
- Pos K
- Status AActive
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Kickless in blowout loss
McPherson did not log a field-goal attempt or an extra-point try in Sunday's 24-0 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: McPherson went without a field-goal try for the second straight week, which is quite the change of pace after he had gone 12-for-13 on field-goal tries over his four previous contests. The kicker has gone 23-for-26 on field-goal attempts, including 4-for-7 from 50-plus yards, and he'll look to get back on track against the Dolphins in Week 16.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Does his job on extra points
McPherson made all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: The kicker did not attempt a field goal in the loss. McPherson has connected on a combined six field goals and six extra points in the two weeks since Joe Burrow returned to the Bengals' lineup as the team's starting quarterback, and he should continue to get opportunities as long as Burrow is leading the offense.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 7:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Massive stat line in Week 13 win
McPherson made all six of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Thursday night's 32-14 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: McPherson accounted for Cincinnati's first 12 points, making kicks from 31, 42, 24 and 33 yards out to give the Bengals a 12-7 lead at halftime. He then kicked a pair of PATs before making kicks from 52 and 41 yards in the fourth quarter. Through 12 games this season, McPherson is 23-for-26 on field goals a perfect 27-of-27 on extra points.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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Two long field goals vs. Pats
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and each of his two extra-point tries during the Bengals' 26-20 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson opened Sunday's scoring with a 54-yard field goal in the first quarter, and he closed out the first half with a 63-yarder as time expired. That 63-yard field goal was the longest of his career, and he is now 3-for-7 on field goals from 50-plus yards this season. After making just one field goal in each of the first six games of the regular season, McPherson has made two or more in four of his last five games. Over that span, he has gone 11-for-12 on field-goal attempts and 14-for-14…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes pair of FGs in loss
McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: McPherson's field goals came from 43 and 48 yards, and through 10 games this season, McPherson has made 15 of 18 field goals and all 23 of his extra points. Kicking in Cincinnati's offense, McPherson is an attractive fantasy option at the position.
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses 54-yard FG in Week 9 loss
McPherson went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and connected on all four of his point-after tries during the Bengals' 47-42 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson helped the Bengals keep pace in the first half with field goals from 41 and 33 yards, but his 54-yard attempt late in the fourth quarter came up short. It was his third missed field goal of the season, with the other misses coming from 50-plus yards. McPherson has scored at least 10 points in two of his last three games, and his scoring floor should be steady if Joe Flacco can continue to move the Bengals' offense down the field in the absence of Joe Burrow (toe). McPherson is…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes six kicks vs. NYJ
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and all five of his point-after tries during the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the Jets on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson opened the game's scoring with a 26-yard chip shot in the first quarter before tacking on five PATs. The fifth-year pro is 11-for-13 on field-goal attempts and 19-for-19 on extra-point tries through eight regular-season games; he has been perfect in seven of those contests, with his lone blemish coming against the Packers in Week 6, when he missed two field goals.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits game winner
McPherson made all four field-goal attempts, including a 36-yarder that put the Bengals ahead with less than 10 seconds left, and all three extra-point tries in Thursday's 33-31 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: The kicker also connected on field goals from 49, 23 and 45 yards. McPherson did not have many opportunities due to a Bengals offense that had largely been struggling before Thursday night, but he finally saw the level of opportunity fantasy managers expected before the season. If Joe Flacco can continue to lift Cincinnati's attack, McPherson stands to benefit.
Published: Thu, Oct 16 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses twice in loss
McPherson converted on one of three field-goal attempts while making his lone point-after try in Sunday's 27-18 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: McPherson was unable to convert on field-goal tries of 56 and 67 yards during Sunday's loss, which were his first two misses of the season. The Florida product has now made six of eight field-goal attempts and all 11 of his extra-point tries through Cincinnati's first six games in 2025. His next opportunity to score will come in a Week 7 divisional matchup against the Steelers on Thursday night.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Makes every kick in loss
McPherson hit his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-24 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: The kicker made a 50-yard field goal to put Cincinnati on the board at the end of the first half. McPherson is now 5-for-5 on field goals and 10-for-10 on extra points in 2025, though his opportunities have been limited with an offense that lost its quarterback, Joe Burrow (toe), in Week 2.
Published: Sun, Oct 5 at 8:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for only offense in loss
McPherson made his only field-goal try in Monday's 28-3 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: McPherson finished off the Bengals' first drive of the night with a chip-shot 26-yard field goal, which would prove to be all the offense for Cincinnati in Week 4. The kicker remained perfect on the year, having made all four of his field-goal attempts while going 7-for-7 on extra-point tries over the first four games of the season.
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 8:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes both kicks in Week 3
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and a PAT in Sunday's 48-10 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: McPherson connected on a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter, which would prove to be his only field-goal attempt in the contest. The kicker has now gone 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and 7-for-7 on PATs over three games this season.
Published: Sun, Sep 21 at 8:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Connects on all five kicks
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and went 4-for-4 on extra-point tries during the Bengals' 31-27 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: All of McPherson's kicks came from within 35 yards, with his lone field goal coming from 31 yards out in the second quarter to cut the Bengals' deficit to four points. McPherson went just 16-for-22 on his field-goal attempts during the 2024 regular season, but he has converted on all eight of his kick attempts through the first two games of the 2025 campaign. However, his fantasy floor could be impacted, considering Jake Browning is set to take over as the Bengals' starting quarterback since…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes his kicks in win
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The kickers were the difference in this contest, as McPherson made all three of his kicks, while Browns kicker Andre Szmyt made just one of his two field goals and also missed an extra point. McPherson's 35-yard field goal in the third quarter to put the Bengals up 17-16 proved to be the difference. In Cincinnati's high-powered offense, McPherson should be busy this season.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Boots pair of PATs in loss
McPherson knocked through both of his extra-point tries and did not log any field-goal attempts in the Bengals' 41-14 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: The fifth-year pro is coming off a 2024 downturn that saw him convert a career-low 72.7 percent of his field-goal attempts, but he seems poised for a bounce-back campaign if his preseason performance is any indication. McPherson saw time in all three of the Bengals' exhibitions and converted his three field-goal attempts and nine PATs over that span, and his association with a prolific Joe Burrow-led offense therefore makes the talented kicker's outlook bright heading into the 2025 season.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Going back to original technique
McPherson is reverting back to the original kicking technique that he employed in 2021-22 after switching the last two years, a change that drew mixed results, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports. He hasn't yet missed a kick in camp.
Analysis: McPherson initially employed a gentle draw, but switched to a kick that in theory flew straighter, taking the wind out of the equation more. But the new technique robbed him of a little distance, and last season the control eluded him, too, leading to six missed kicks, including two critical misses in a loss to the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Aug 3 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full health
McPherson has recovered from a torn abductor muscle sustained in 2024, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: McPherson has been participating in Cincinnati's voluntary OTAs, indicating he's fully recovered from the abdomen injury that forced him to miss the team's final five games last season. The Florida product had the worst season of his NFL career in 2024, converting on just 16 of 22 field-goal attempts. Over the past two seasons, he's made only 52.6 percent of his field-goal tries (10 of 19) from 50 or more yards. However, he's missed just one of his last 78 extra-point attempts and appears…read more
Published: Thu, May 29 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to 12 games in 2024
McPherson (groin) converted 16 of 22 field-goal attempts across 12 regular-season appearances with the Bengals in 2024. He also went 37-for-38 on PATs.
Analysis: McPherson ended his campaign with a career-low 73 percent conversion rate on field goals before landing on IR with a groin injury in early December, with all four of his misses coming from 50-plus yards out. He inked a three-year, $16.5 million extension with Cincinnati last August, meaning McPherson remains under contract through the 2027 campaign.
Published: Mon, Feb 17 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on IR
The Bengals placed McPherson on injured reserve Wednesday with a right groin injury.
Analysis: McPherson will thus miss at least four games, meaning that the soonest he'll be eligible to return from IR is Week 18 against the Steelers. Heading into Monday's game against the Cowboys, the Bengals sit on a 4-8 record for the season. If the team is eliminated from playoff contention by the time Week 18 rolls around, the Bengals may just decide to keep McPherson on IR for the duration of the season. The Bengals signed Cade York to their practice squad Wednesday and are likely to elevate him…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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In line to miss time
McPherson is expected to miss a few weeks due to a groin injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: While Garafolo indicates that McPherson's injury is not season-ending, the kicker is on track to miss some time. With that in mind, the Bengals will sign Cade York to their practice squad and are expected to elevate him ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Converts all six kicks vs. Steelers
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and went 5-for-5 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 44-38 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: McPherson was perfect on his kicking attempts Sunday, though it amounted to just eight total points. He's 10-for-10 on field-goal attempts under 40 yards but just 6-for-12 outside that range, including 3-for-7 from 50-plus yards. McPherson is up to 85 points through 12 regular-season games, going 16-for-22 on field-goal tries and 37-for-38 on extra-point attempts.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks Sunday night
McPherson made two of his four field-goal tries and converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 34-27 loss against the Chargers.
Analysis: McPherson has not missed a field goal shorter than 40 yards this season, but he's been far less consistent on longer kicks, and the story was no different in Week 11. It was especially costly Sunday, as both the 48-yarder he missed in the middle of the fourth quarter and the 51-yarder he missed with less than two minutes remaining would have given the Bengals the lead. He'll be looking to bounce back against the Steelers following Cincinnati's Week 12 bye.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't attempt any FGs in Week 10
McPherson converted all four of his extra-point tries and did not attempt a field goal in Thursday's loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: McPherson came through when called upon, but all of his kicks were PATs. The Bengals opted to try for a two-point conversion on their final touchdown with less than 40 seconds remaining in the contest, costing McPherson a fifth point-after attempt and resulting in a loss when the team was unable to convert. McPherson has made more than one field goal just once over his past six contests.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Delivers 11 points vs. Las Vegas
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Sunday was the third time this season that McPherson has contributed at least 10 points for the Bengals. Through the first nine games of the regular season, McPherson has connected on 13 of 17 field-goal attempts and has gone 25-for-26 on extra-point attempts.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses 54-yard field-goal attempt
McPherson made one of two field-goal attempts and converted on both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 37-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: McPherson made a 27-yard chip shot early in the second quarter, but his 54-yard field-goal attempt later in the frame missed wide left. It was his fourth miss on a field-goal attempt this season, and three of the other misses have come over the Bengals' last four regular-season games. McPherson will look to get back on track against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses lone try at Cleveland
McPherson missed his only field-goal try and converted all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 21-14 win at Cleveland.
Analysis: A 50-yard try late in the fourth quarter would have extended the Bengals' lead to three scores, but McPherson pushed it wide right. His accuracy to start this season hasn't been totally up to par with the standard he's set for himself over the course of his career, but he should have a chance to make positive corrections as the year progresses if Cincinnati's offense continues to have success moving the ball.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in low-scoring affair
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and converted both of his two extra-point tries during Sunday's 17-7 win at the Giants.
Analysis: Not much offense was generated by either team at MetLife in Week 6, but McPherson did what little was asked of him to help get the Bengals to their second win of the season. He'll hope to see more chances in Week 7 at Cleveland.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Misses in loss
McPherson made all four extra-point tries but missed his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 41-38 overtime loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: McPherson's only FGA came in overtime from 53 yards out; however, a dropped snap from holder Ryan Rehkow led to a bad hold and a wide-left miss. The field goal was the Flordia product's second miss on the season and first from over 50 yards.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Sunday's win
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all four extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: McPherson had his best performance of the Bengals' 2024 campaign in Week 4, as the Florida product drilled both his field-goal attempts, including a 56-yarder, and split the uprights on all four of his point-after tries as well. The 25-year-old has missed just one field goal and one extra point through Cincinnati's first four contests, and he's expected to continue producing as the Bengals host the Ravens in Week 5.
Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses one in loss
McPherson made three extra-point tries but missed one of three field-goal attempts in Monday's 38-33 loss to the Commanders.
Analysis: McPherson missed his first FGA of the night when he sent a 48-yard try wide left in the second quarter. However, he was good from 28 and 31 yards out later in the game. The Florida product is now 7-for-8 on field-goal attempts through three games and 5-for-6 on PATs. Next up is a Week 4 matchup against the Panthers.
Published: Tue, Sep 24 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Misses key point-after try
McPherson made all four field-goal attempts but missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McPherson connected from 22, 33 and 48 yards out before hitting a 53-yard field goal to give the Bengals a 25-23 lead in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately for the Florida product, he was wide right on a PAT following an Andrei Iosivas touchdown catch late in the third quarter, which ultimately ended up being the difference in the score.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Kicks field goal in loss
McPherson made his lone field goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: McPherson didn't have a kick attempt until the third quarter of Sunday's game due to the Bengals' offense struggling to march down the field. He converted the extra-point attempt in the third quarter following a Zack Moss touchdown run, and McPherson connected on a 51-yard field-goal attempt late in the fourth quarter. McPherson and Cincinnati will take on Kansas City in Week 2.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Pens three-year extension
McPherson agreed to terms Friday on a three-year, $16.5 million extension with the Bengals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: McPherson's new deal reportedly includes $10 million in its first year. The 2021 fifth-round pick converted 26 of 31 field goals across 17 regular-season games last year and was a perfect 40-for-40 on PATs. All five of McPherson's missed field-goal tries in 2023 came from 50-plus yards out. It's no surprise to see Cincinnati ink one of the league's best kickers to a long-term deal, and with Joe Burrow back under center to lead the Bengals' offense, McPherson's fantasy prospects look improved…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in victory
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and all four extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: McPherson's lone FGA was good from 45 yards out near the end of the second quarter, helping give the Bengals a 24-0 lead heading into halftime. The Florida product finished his third season with 26 of 31 field goals made, good for an 84% conversion rate, with all five misses coming from 50-plus yards. He was also a perfect 40-for-40 on PATs. McPherson has one year remaining on his rookie contract and should return to the Bengals next season.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 8:40am by Rotowire.com
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Kicks field goal in loss
McPherson made a field goal and two extra-point attempts in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McPherson's lone FGA came from 34 yards out on the Bengals' opening drive, which gave them a 3-0 lead. He chipped in two PATs in the second quarter, but other than the kickoff to open the second half, the Flordia product didn't take the field again, as Cincinnati was shut out the rest of the way. Next up for McPherson and the Bengals is a Week 18 divisional clash with the Browns.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 9:20am by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone kick in Week 16 loss
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and didn't try any extra points in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The Bengals fell behind big early and trailed 24-0 at the half, so the team elected to go for a two-point conversion after scoring a touchdown on its opening drive of the third quarter. However, McPherson did get the opportunity to attempt a field goal in the closing seconds of the period with Cincinnati facing a 4th-and-15. The third-year kicker nailed the 35-yard attempt, giving him at least one made field goal in each of the team's 15 games this season.
Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Comes through in clutch
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Saturday's 27-24 overtime win over the Vikings.
Analysis: McPherson was successful on a 34-yard attempt on the Bengals' opening drive, but the team was then shut out until the fourth quarter. However, after three late touchdowns and three made PATs that helped force overtime, McPherson made the game-winning kick from 29 yards out to end his day. The Florida product is now 23-for-28 on FGAs this season -- with all five misses coming from beyond 50 yards -- and he's connected on all 34 extra-point tries. McPherson and the Bengals will travel to…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Stays busy during victory
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all four extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Colts.
Analysis: McPherson made both of his FGAs in the fourth quarter, connecting from 32 and 35 yards out to help seal the win for the Bengals. The third-year pro is now 21-for-26 on the season on field-goal tries, with all five misses coming from beyond 50 yards. Next for McPherson and the Bengals is a matchup with the Vikings in Week 15.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Pair of clutch kicks in win
McPherson converted two of his three field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Monday night's 34-31 overtime win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: McPherson started off Monday night's contest by missing a 57-yard field-goal attempt, but he was a perfect 6-6 on kicks after that miscue. The third-year kicker out of Florida drilled a 54-yarder to put the Bengals up by three with 2:28 to go in the fourth-quarter, and he made a 48-yard game-winning field goal in overtime. McPherson's most recent outing should make fantasy managers optimistic about his rest-of-season value, as Jake Browning was able to lead Cincinnati's offense to 34 points in…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 5 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in low-scoring affair
McPherson converted his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-10 loss versus the Steelers.
Analysis: On a day in which Cincinnati was only able to muster 222 yards of total offense, McPherson was predictably a non-factor for the most part. He knocked through a 47-yard field goal with just over two minutes remaining in the game to bring the Bengals within six points, but they couldn't recover his onside kick, and Pittsburgh was able to kneel the remainder of the game away. Cincinnati's offense projects as one of the worst in the league without starting quarterback Joe Burrow, so fantasy…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses field goal Thursday
McPherson converted one of his two field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries in Thursday's 34-20 loss at Baltimore.
Analysis: In an otherwise mistake-free game for McPherson, he was unable to send home a 53-yard attempt on the first play of the second quarter that would have cut the Ravens' lead to 7-6. He still hasn't missed from 49 yards or fewer in 2023, but another long miss in Week 11 sent his conversion rate on kicks of 50-plus yards down to 60 percent for the season. With Joe Burrow (wrist) set to miss the rest of the campaign, fantasy prospects for Cincinnati's entire offense and McPherson take a huge ding…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
McPherson made both of his field-goal tries and all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: McPherson made a game-tying 31-yard field goal with less than two minutes left in the game, but he never got an opportunity to get the Bengals the win from there. He also connected from 50 yards out in the third quarter, which helped close the gap on the Texans' 13-point lead at the time. McPherson may see fewer opportunities during a Week 11 Thursday night matchup against the typically tough Ravens defense.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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Makes only field-goal attempt
McPherson converted his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-18 win versus Buffalo.
Analysis: McPherson was mostly quiet in Week 9, not attempting a field goal until the middle of the fourth quarter when he connected on a chip shot to extend Cincinnati's lead to 24-10. He's been automatic on kicks of less than 50 yards through eight games this season, and he projects as a good fantasy kicker when the Bengals host a middling Houston defense in Week 10.
Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Struggling some from long range
McPherson converted one of his two field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-17 win at San Francisco.
Analysis: McPherson missed his first field-goal try of the day from 50 yards out in the middle of the second quarter, failing to help Cincinnati expand on a 14-7 lead. Later though, he partially made up for the missed chance by connecting on a 56-yarder early in the third quarter to extend the Bengals' lead to 17-10. In all, he has made just four of his seven field-goal attempts from 50-plus yards out in 2023, a far cry from the 87.5 percent conversion rate he managed from that range his first two years…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Clutch in Week 6 win
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-13 win versus Seattle.
Analysis: McPherson didn't get a ton of chances during a low-scoring affair versus the Seahawks, but he answered the call and drove home a 52-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter after a three-and-out from Cincinnati's offense to extend the team's lead to four points, which the Bengals would hold the rest of the way. Cincinnati has struggled to advance the ball the whole length of the field so far this season, putting McPherson on pace for a career high in field-goal attempts. He's remained as…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 9:11am by Rotowire.com
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Posts productive day
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all four extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: With the Bengals able to find the end zone multiple times in Week 5, McPherson was able to kick as many PATs as he had all season, going 4-for-4 and bringing his season total to 8-for-8. Both of his FGAs were good from 40 yards out, leaving him perfect on the year on field-goal tries under 50 yards, and 9-for-11 overall. Next up for McPherson and the Bengals is a Week 6 matchup with the Seahawks.
Published: Mon, Oct 9 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone kick
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt in the Bengals' 27-3 loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson was only called upon once, but he came through by connecting on his 21-yard kick in the first quarter on the game-opening drive. Unfortunately, for Cincinnati, McPherson was not needed again afterward. The Florida product is now 7-for-9 on FGAs on the season, while he remains a perfect 4-for-4 on PATs. Next up for McPherson is the Cardinals in Week 5.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Scores double figures
McPherson made four of five field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 19-16 win over the Rams.
Analysis: McPherson accounted for 13 of his team's points, connecting on field goals from 49, 53, 48 and 54 yards. That impressive effort came despite him sending a 56-yard effort wide left on Cincinnati's first drive, just his second miss of the season. Through three games, he now sports 22 points.
Published: Tue, Sep 26 at 4:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
McPherson connected on all three of his extra-point tries and his lone field-goal attempt in a 27-24 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson was good from 27 yards out in the second quarter to make him 2-for-3 on FGAs for the 2023 season after hitting from 42 but missing from 51 yards out Week 1 against the Browns. He'll look to be perfect again in Week 3 against the Rams.
Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day in blowout loss
McPherson made one of his two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 24-3 loss at Cleveland.
Analysis: McPherson converted on a 42-yard field goal on Cincinnati's first drive of the second half to cut the Browns' lead to 10-3, but he saw only one more opportunity to kick the ball after that. On the Bengals' next possession, he pushed a 51-yard attempt wide to the right. Joe Burrow and company being stifled almost entirely is probably an aberration, and McPherson's miss was just the third of his career from 50-plus after 17 attempts. If nothing else, Cincinnati's offense seems like a good bet to…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all kicks
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: McPherson converted from 34 and 26 yards on his field goals. After a fantastic rookie season, McPherson was less accurate this year, with his 112 total points placing outside the top 15 for kickers league-wide. He'll now turn his focus to Sunday night's wild-card game and rematch versus the Ravens.
Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in narrow win
McPherson connected on one of two field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries during Saturday's 22-18 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Joe Burrow found Tee Higgins for a nine-yard score on the Bengals' first drive of the game, but McPherson pushed the extra-point try wide right. The kicker missed another PAT to the right following Cincinnati's next touchdown, but after the kick was negated by an unnecessary roughness call, the Bengals opted to go for two. McPherson bounced back by connecting on a 28-yard field goal to start the second quarter and finally made a PAT before halftime. However, the second-year kicker pulled his…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 8:02am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all kicks in Week 15 win
McPherson made both field-goal attempts and both PAT tries in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: A 41-yard field goal as the first half expired accounted for Cincinnati's only points before halftime, but the offense heated up in the second half. McPherson made another kick from 21 yards and tacked on a pair of PATs as the Bengals improved to 10-4.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Connects on three more kicks
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both extra-point tries during Sunday's 23-10 win over the Browns.
Analysis: McPherson made two extra-point tries before connecting on his lone field-goal attempt, a 30-yarder that extended Cincinnati's lead to 23-10. After missing back-to-back attempts in Weeks 8 and 9, the second-year kicker has connected on six straight field goals, including four from beyond 40 yards.
Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect yet again
McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: McPherson entered Cincinnati's Week 10 bye having missed three total kicks over the Bengals' two games prior. Since then, the second-year pro has gone 7-for-7 on his field-goal attempts and 9-for-9 on PAT tries across the team's last three matchups. McPherson is someone who should be rostered in most leagues given his ability to kick from distance, and because he's part of the Bengals' high-powered offense, which allows more scoring opportunities.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 12
McPherson made both field-goal attempts and both PAT tries in Sunday's 20-16 win over Tennessee.
Analysis: McPherson connected from 47 yards in the second quarter and 38 in the third. The second-year kicker out of Florida has made 16 of 20 field-goal attempts in 2022.
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect night
McPherson nailed all three field-goal attempts, including one from 54 yards, along with four extra-point tries in the Bengals' win over the Steelers in Week 11.
Analysis: McPherson had been slumping in recent games, but he turned it around Sunday in the tough Heinz Field, battling some wind to boot.
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses another field goal Sunday
McPherson missed his only field-goal attempt but connected on all six extra-point tries in Sunday's 42-21 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: After a strong start to the 2022-23 campaign, McPherson has now missed three kicks over Cincinnati's previous two games, including the missed 48-yard field-goal try during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against Carolina. The 23-year-old has just two field-goal makes across the team's last five games, and the Bengals will now enjoy a Week 10 bye before returning the following Sunday versus Pittsburgh.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks
McPherson missed his only field-goal attempt as well as one of his two extra-point tries in Monday night's 32-13 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: McPherson went wide right with a 47-yard field goal just before halftime, then failed on his next kick as well. Although he finished by converting a PAT, it was a forgettable outing for the second-year player, with his point total marking a season low.
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 11:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits five PATs in win
McPherson did not attempt a field goal Sunday while going 5-for-5 on extra-point tries in the Bengals' 35-17 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: McPherson went without a field-goal attempt for the first time this year, but he did make a season-high five extra-point tries. Over the last three weeks, the kicker has made only two field goals total, as the Bengals' offense has started to heat up and score more touchdowns. McPherson will look to get more involved in Week 8 against the Browns.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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Makes 52-yarder in win
McPherson made a 52-yard field goal while going 3-for-3 on PATs in the Bengals' Week 6 win over the Saints.
Analysis: McPherson was once again limited to just one field-goal attempt Sunday, nailing a 52-yarder late in the fourth quarter. The 23-year-old made all three of his extra-point attempts in the contest as well, and he has now made 11 consecutive PATs. On the season, McPherson has gone 11-for-13 on field goals while going 4-for-4 from 50-plus yards and converting 11 out of 12 extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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Sees limited kicking opportunities
McPherson converted on his only field-goal attempt and both point-after tries during the Bengals' 19-17 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: McPherson made a 40-yarder with eight seconds remaining in the first half, which tied the game at 10-10, but he was otherwise held in check in Week 5. The second-year kicker is now 10-for-12 on field-goal attempts and 8-of-9 on extra-point tries in 2022, and he'll have the luxury of kicking indoors next Sunday in New Orleans.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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Back in full Thursday
McPherson (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: McPherson unexpectedly popped up with a groin injury on Cincinnati's injury report Wednesday, which left him limited during practice. However, the 23-year-old appears to have moved past this issue heading into Sunday's game against Baltimore. McPherson converted nine of his 11 field-goal attempts and six of seven PAT tries over the first four weeks of the season.
Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
McPherson was a limited participant at practice Wednesday with a groin injury, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: McPherson may have picked up the injury in the Bengals' Week 4 win over the Dolphins, but his participation in practice in some capacity indicates it's probably not too severe. Regardless, the second-year kicker's status will be one to monitor ahead of a primetime matchup at Baltimore this Sunday.
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Thursday night win
McPherson converted on both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his point-after tries during Cincinnati's 27-15 win versus Miami on Thursday.
Analysis: McPherson made a chip shot to take the lead with 12 minutes remaining in the game and then nailed a 57-yarder to extend that lead to five points with six minutes to play. He continues to generate returns in leagues that reward long field goals, as he's 6-for-7 on field-goal tries of 40-plus yards through four games this season after converting on 15 of 20 such tries in 2021. "McFrosty" remains one of the NFL's premier kickers heading into a Week 5 matchup at Baltimore, though it might be…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals in win
McPherson made two of three field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-12 win over the Jets.
Analysis: McPherson made two field goals in the second quarter, making one from 22 yards and another from 43. He later missed a 41-yard attempt in the fourth quarter. The kicker was also a perfect 3-for-3 on PATs and will continue to be a viable fantasy option on an explosive offense.
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 9:08am by Rotowire.com
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Flawless in Week 2
McPherson converted all three of his field-goal tries and did not record an extra-point attempt during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: McPherson followed up his bumpy Week 1 performance against the Steelers with a return to form during this perfect outing against the Cowboys in Week 3. The second-year kicker kept Cincinnati's struggling offense in the game against Dallas, as he made field goals of 43, 50 and 46 yards through the first three quarters of Sunday's loss. McPherson's flawless kicking performance also helped allow quarterback Joe Burrow the opportunity to tie the game at 17-17 with a touchdown pass followed by a…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Mixed results in loss
McPherson made two of three field-goal attempts and missed his only extra-point try during Sunday's 23-20 overtime defeat versus the Steelers. Both misses occurred after long-snapper Clark Harris tore his biceps and Mitchell Wilcox was forced into action and had bad snaps.
Analysis: McPherson drilled a 59-yarder to open the scoring for the Bengals and added a 26-yard chip shot at the end of the first quarter. However, it all went downhill from there, as the second-year kicker proceeded to have his potential game-winning extra point blocked at the end of regulation and missed another potential game-winning kick -- a 29-yard field-goal attempt -- wide left in overtime. McPherson put together a solid rookie campaign and appeared ready to take another step forward after his…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Hits 50-yarder in preseason
McPherson made three of four field-goal attempts and his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 25-22 preseason loss to the Giants.
Analysis: McPherson connected from 50, 44 and 31 yards in the first half, but his attempt from 58 yards in the third quarter drifted wide left. That long miss won't shake McPherson's confidence, especially since a high snap is partially to blame for throwing off his rhythm. McPherson's elite blend of accuracy and power has the second-year kicker poised for another successful season finishing drives for the high-octane Bengals offense.
Published: Sun, Aug 21 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes all four kicks in Super Bowl
McPherson converted both field-goal attempts and both PATs during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Rams in Super Bowl LVI.
Analysis: It was a strong finish to a successful playoff run for McPherson, as he went 14-for-14 on field goals and 6-for-6 on PATs in four contests, though he didn't receive an opportunity to tie the game in the fourth quarter Sunday. The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful rookie campaign, going 28-for-33 on field-goal attempts and 46-for-48 on extra points. McPherson is a safe bet to open training camp as Cincinnati's kicker for 2022.
Published: Mon, Feb 14 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Full participant Tuesday
McPherson (groin) fully participated in Tuesday's practice session, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McPherson was inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns due to a groin injury, but it appears as though he's back to full health. The 22-year-old should be available for Saturday's wild-card matchup against the Raiders after Elliott Fry filled in during the Bengals' Week 18 loss to the Browns.
Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing Week 18
McPherson (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McPherson's first absence of the season was foreshadowed Saturday, when the Bengals promoted another kicker (Elliott Fry) from the practice squad. Fry will thus step in to handle kicking duties in place of McPherson, who should be ready to go for the wild-card round. The fifth-round rookie out of Florida turned in a productive regular season, connecting on 46 of 48 extra-point tries and 28 of 33 field-goal attempts, including a 9-for-11 mark from 50-plus yards.
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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Appears unlikely to play Sunday
McPherson (groin) appears unlikely to play Sunday against the Browns after kicker Elliott Fry was elevated from the Bengals' practice squad Saturday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: McPherson appeared to be trending in the right direction ahead of Week 18 but was still listed as questionable against the Browns. If he's ultimately inactive, he'll fall one field goal shy of setting the Bengals' single-season scoring record.
Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable against Browns
McPherson (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McPherson was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he fully participated in Friday's practice session and is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale. Across his last four appearances, the rookie has made 10 of 12 field-goal attempts while converting all 11 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Wednesday
McPherson was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session due to a groin injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: McPherson made all six of his kicks in Sunday's win over the Chiefs to help Cincinnati clinch the AFC North crown, but he apparently sustained a groin injury during the contest. If he hopes to avoid taking a designation into the Bengals' Week 18 game in Cleveland, he'll likely need to practice fully Thursday or Friday.
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails game-winner Sunday
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: With the Bengals offense chugging along once again, McPherson had plenty of work to do, although it mostly came after touchdowns. His 20-yard kick to win it as time expired was among the easiest he's ever had in terms of distance while simultaneously being probably the most pressure-packed in terms of importance. The rookie has now put up at least nine points in four straight games.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Busy day in win
McPherson made two of his three field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Joe Burrow, who threw for a career-high 525 yards, continued to move the Bengals' offense into scoring position, which meant a big day for the rookie kicker. However, after nailing a 30-yard attempt to open the scoring and adding a 36-yarder at the end of the third quarter, McPherson pushed a 50-yard field goal wide right with five minutes left to go in the game. The 22-year-old is now 26-for-31 on the season, including 9-for-11 from 50-plus yards.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Drills three field goals
McPherson made all three of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: McPherson has now made three field goals in each of the last two games, and he converted a pair of attempts from 50-plus yards in the first half of Sunday's win. The 22-year-old has now made 24 of 28 field-goal attempts while converting 37 of 39 extra-point tries this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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Plenty of work in Week 14
McPherson made three of four field-goal attempts while converting both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts in the first half of Sunday's matchup, but he missed a 46-yarder wide left late in the third quarter. In spite of Sunday's missed field-goal attempt, he's made multiple field goals in three of the last four games and has converted 10 of 11 field-goal attempts while making 10 of 12 extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Drills two kicks Sunday
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and converted one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-22 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: McPherson missed a PAT wide right midway through the second quarter Sunday, but he bounced back by making both of his subsequent kicks. Although the 22-year-old has been perfect on his field-goal attempts in the three games since Cincinnati's Week 10 bye, he's missed two extra-point tries across that span. McPherson has converted all seven of his field-goal attempts while making eight of 10 extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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Busy in blowout win
McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: McPherson has now attempted seven kicks in each of the last two weeks, and he was perfect in Sunday's blowout victory. The rookie has made all six of his field-goal attempts while converting seven of eight extra-point tries across the last two games, and he'll attempt to remain productive against the Chargers on Sunday.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Drills three long field goals
McPherson converted all four of his field-goal attempts while making two of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: McPherson had converted three of four attempts from over 50 yards across his first nine NFL appearances, but he was busy in Sunday's victory and drilled three kicks from 50-plus yards. Since struggling against the Packers in Week 5, the rookie has made all 10 of his field-goal attempts while converting 16 of 17 extra-point tries across the last five games.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Limited work against Browns
McPherson converted his lone field-goal attempt while making his only extra-point try in Sunday's 41-16 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: McPherson made a chip shot field-goal attempt to close out the first half Sunday, but he didn't see any work in the second half as the Browns kept running up the score. The rookie has been perfect across the last four weeks and has converted all six of his field-goal attempts while making all 14 of his extra-point tries during that time.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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Connects on five more kicks
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: McPherson nailed a 21-yard field goal to extended the Bengals' lead to 17-7 with 1:51 remaining in the first half. Other than that, he was only summoned for extra-point tries. After missing two field goals against the Packers in Week 5, the rookie has bounced back to make his next 18 kicks, including all five field-goal attempts over that span.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes another seven kicks
McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-17 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: McPherson was successful from 52 and 30 yards out in the first half, but he didn't attempt a field goal after halftime, as the Bengals found the end zone on all four of their scoring drives in the second half. The rookie out of Florida started 5-for-8 on field-goal attempts through five games but has gone 4-for-4 over the last two.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on six kicks
McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-11 win over the Lions.
Analysis: McPherson had made just one of his four field-goal attempts across the last two games, but he bounced back by drilling all six of his kicks in Sunday's Week 6 victory. Across his first six professional appearances, the 22-year-old has converted seven of 10 field-goal attempts while making all 17 of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two field goals in loss
McPherson connected on two extra points but missed both of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: McPherson hit the upright on a 57-yard field goal with 26 seconds left in the fourth quarter that would've put the Bengals up 25-22. After the Packers Mason Crosby missed back-to-back game-winning kicks, the rookie was summoned once again and pulled a 49-yard attempt wide left. McPherson was off to a hot start in his first season in the NFL, but Sunday's performance should temper expectations for the 22-year-old. McPherson will have a chance to bounce back against the Lions in Week 6.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Bounces back to make game-winner
McPherson made one of his two field-goal attempts and all three of his extra points during Thursday's 24-21 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: McPherson pushed a 43-yard field goal wide left -- the first miss of his career -- on the Bengals' opening drive. However, the rookie bounced back by making all three of his extra points before being summoned for a 35-yard field goal with three seconds left. McPherson showed his poise and connected on his second walk-off kick of his short career. The 22-year-old has been impressive to start the year, but his fantasy ceiling will be limited by what Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense can do on a…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Continues strong start to season
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra points during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: McPherson capped a 10-play drive to start the second half with a 43-yard field goal to give the Bengals a 17-7 lead. The rookie fifth-round pick hasn't missed over the first three games of his NFL career, making two 50-plus yard field goals along the way. His production will rely on Cincinnati's offense to continue to move the ball, but he is on pace for a solid fantasy season.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't miss in Week 2
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra points during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: McPherson opened the scoring for the Bengals by connecting on a 53-yard field goal at the beginning of the second quarter. The rookie fifth-round pick hasn't missed to start his NFL career, and if he can maintain this pace, he appears likely to finish as one of the top fantasy kickers this season.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 12:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in NFL debut
McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and was successful on all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: McPherson was selected by the Bengals in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and the rookie converted all five of his kicks in his first professional game. The 22-year-old made a 53-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter before drilling a game-winning 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime. McPherson also made all five of his field-goal attempts during the preseason.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Wins starting job in Cincinnati
McPherson was named the Bengals' starting kicker Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The Bengals selected McPherson in the fifth round of April's draft, so he entered training camp with an edge on incumbent Austin Seibert, who was released Tuesday. McPherson solidified his starting role with a perfect preseason, as he drilled all five of his field-goal attempts, including a 57-yarder in the preseason finale. The Bengals' offense has high upside depending on quarterback Joe Burrow's health, so it's worth monitoring McPherson as a fantasy contributor.
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Great camp
McPherson has been fantastic at camp so far, making nearly every kick, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Given that the Bengals used a fifth-round pick to acquire McPherson, he was going to win most tiebreakers over Austin Seibert for the job, and his performance will only aid him in that effort.
Published: Tue, Aug 10 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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