- Evan McPherson
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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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