Evan McPherson Named AFC Player of the Month
The Bengals kicker earned league honors following a perfect performance throughout the month of September.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Football
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The NFL has named Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson as the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September 2026. This recognition follows a flawless month in which he converted every field goal and extra point attempt he faced.
Why it matters
McPherson's efficiency was pivotal for the Bengals during their September games, as he successfully scored 32 total points. His performance included a team-record five field goals from 50 or more yards.
McPherson hit all eight of his field goal attempts in September, including five from at least 50 yards out. He is currently on a streak of 20 consecutive successful field goals, just one shy of the team record.
The players
Evan McPherson
He is the placekicker for the Cincinnati Bengals who has achieved multiple career milestones since joining the team.
Joe Burrow
He serves as the starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals and was the last player on the team to win an AFC monthly award prior to 2026.
Shayne Graham
He is a former NFL kicker who previously set the Cincinnati Bengals franchise record of 21 consecutive successful field goals in 2007.
The details
McPherson converted all eight extra point attempts alongside his perfect field goal record throughout the team's September schedule. He is the first Cincinnati player to receive an AFC monthly award since Joe Burrow earned the honor in 2024.
Timeline
December 2021 was when McPherson earned his first monthly player award.
September 2026 was the period covered by his latest perfect performance.
October 1, 2026, was when the NFL announced the monthly award winner.
October 3-4, 2026, marks the weekend McPherson could break the Bengals consecutive kicks record.
Season Trajectory
McPherson's current accuracy surge keeps him on pace to challenge the franchise's longest-standing kicking benchmarks. Should he maintain this momentum, he will cement himself further as a foundational piece of the Bengals' special teams unit for the remainder of the season.
McPherson's streak of 20 consecutive field goals puts him within one successful attempt of tying the 2007 team record. Fantasy managers should note his high scoring output of 32 points in September as an indicator of his continued reliability.
The takeaway
Reliable kicking often serves as the silent engine behind successful professional football campaigns. By maintaining consistent performance, players like McPherson directly influence a team's ability to capitalize on field position and secure victories.
What happens next
McPherson has the opportunity to break the Bengals all-time consecutive field goals record during the games scheduled for the weekend of October 3-4, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the team's current season, visit the Football section.
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