EVAN MCPHERSON NEWS

Contending but stumbling, Bengals regroup for second half

The Cincinnati Bengals followed a good start to the 2020 season with two bumbling losses

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Top Fantasy Football Streaming Kickers for Week 8 Last week's cover boy for streaming kickers, Randy Bullock, was one of six kickers who scored double-digit fantasy points in Week 7. He was...

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evan McPherson drills 52-yard FG to put team on board Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson drills 52-yard field goal to put team on the board.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals, Lions aim to bounce back after losing on late kicks

The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals have been on the wrong side of NFL history so far this season

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses two field goals in loss McPherson connected on two extra points, but he missed both of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact 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 summounded 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.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Crosby, Evan McPherson highlight rough day of kicking in NFL Week 5

Week 5 in the NFL was defined by kicking – and not in a good way – highlighted by a wild Packers-Bengals OT affair.

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Mason Crosby, Packers win missed FG-fest on fourth try after Evan McPherson's premature celebration The longtime Packers kicker had made 27 consecutive field-goal attempts before his uncharacteristic three misses Sunday. He and Bengals kick...

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

Impact 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 poised 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 weekly basis.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evan McPherson's 35-yard FG gives Bengals a walk-off win Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson's 35-yard field goal gives Bengals a walk-off win.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • NFL.COM

McPherson makes FG as time expires, Bengals beat Jags 24-21

Evan McPherson kicked a 35-yard field goal as time ran out to give the Cincinnati Bengals a 24-21 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, spoiling Urban Meyer’s Oh...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday Night Football top moments: Bengals rally as Jags lose 19th straight

Joe Burrow and the Bengals rallied to hand the Jaguars their 19th straight defeat. Here are the top moments!

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Photo Gallery ' Evan McPherson ' Fifth Round ' Pick 149 Presented by Tide, the Bengals select K Evan McPherson with the 149th pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Check out the top pictu...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Xtra: What kicker Evan McPherson means to Fort Payne, Alabama If it weren't for Evan McPherson's older brother, Evan would have remained a soccer player. Instead, he became the best player in Fort Payne...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM

Evan McPherson earns NFL weekly award in first game The Fort Payne alumnus comes through for the Bengals in his NFL debut.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • AL.COM

Bengals Evan McPherson Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week Bengals rookie K Evan McPherson was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 1 for his performance in the team’s win versus the M...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • BENGALS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McPherson's 33-yard kick in OT lifts Bengals over Vikings

Evan McPherson kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired in overtime to push the Cincinnati Bengals to a 27-24 win over the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wins starting job in Cincinnati McPherson was named the Bengals' starting kicker Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact 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 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.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Preseason: Top moments from Chiefs vs. Cardinals, Bengals vs. WFT

The Chiefs defeated the Cardinals and the Bengals fell to the WFT in Friday's Week 2 NFL preseason. Here are the top moments.

AUGUST 21, 2021