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Evan McPherson awarded AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 1:02 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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Summary

Evan McPherson of the Cincinnati Bengals has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, following a perfect performance in three games. He converted all eight of his field goal attempts, including five from 50 yards or more, setting a Bengals record for the most such field goals in a single month. McPherson scored a total of 32 points, tying for the most among NFL kickers during September. This marks his second career Player of the Month award, with his previous win in December 2021. He continues to build on a streak of 20 consecutive successful field goal attempts dating back to Week 11 of the previous season.

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By the Numbers

•McPherson converted all eight field goals and PATs in September.
•He set a Bengals monthly record with five field goals of 50-plus yards.
•His 32 points scored tied for the most by any NFL kicker.
•This is McPherson's second AFC Special Teams Player of the Month award.
•He has now made 20 consecutive field goals, the second-longest streak in team history.

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1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Bengals: McPherson earns AFC Special Teams Player of the Month award

What they're saying

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Evan McPherson has been so good this season that Cincinnati Bengals special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons didn’t even want to go there when asked about the sixth-year kicker’s perfect start. The league acknowledged McPherson’s performances, announcing Thursday, Oct. 1, he was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September. McPherson converted all eight of his field goal ...
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