Evan McPherson named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Evan McPherson has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the opening game of the 2026 season. The Cincinnati Bengals kicker contributed 15 points in a 33-27 victory over Tampa Bay, successfully converting four field goals and three extra points.

McPherson’s field goals included distances of 20, 55, 58, and 32 yards. His two long-distance kicks marked the first time in Bengals history that a player has made multiple field goals from 55 yards or more in a single game, with his 58-yard attempt tying for the fourth-longest in franchise history.