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McPherson seemingly has job security and remains attached to a high-powered offense, but he hasn't quite lived up to the promise of his 2021 rookie season and hasn't been a factor in fantasy. He finished each of the past three seasons ranked outside the top-15 kickers in fantasy points per game, with mediocre efficiency and subpar volume on field goals. His PAT numbers are strong whenever QB Joe Burrow is healthy, but the combination of a strong offense and mediocre kicker means the Bengals go for it or punt in spots where other teams might attempt a three-pointer. It doesn't help to play in the AFC North, home of four teams that play outdoors in cities with cold winters. McPherson might otherwise rank among the league leaders in long-distance kicks, as he offers plenty of power (career-long of 63 yards) to make up for his inconsistent accuracy. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a three-year, $14 million contract with the Bengals in August of 2024.
Looking to build upon strong 2025
McPherson will again work as Cincinnati's primary kicker during the upcoming season following a bounce-back performance last year, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
McPherson struggled mightily in 2024, making just 16 of 22 FG attempts over 12 regular-season contests. However, he was much better last season, converting a career-high 89 percent of his field-goal tries (25-for-28), though he did miss three PATs. McPherson went 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards and 10-for-10 from 40 to 49 yards last year, giving the Bengals a reliable leg when they opted to kick from distance. Cincinnati has much higher aspirations after winning just six games last year, and McPherson figures to play a key role if the team is to rebound from a rough campaign.
McPherson struggled mightily in 2024, making just 16 of 22 FG attempts over 12 regular-season contests. However, he was much better last season, converting a career-high 89 percent of his field-goal tries (25-for-28), though he did miss three PATs. McPherson went 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards and 10-for-10 from 40 to 49 yards last year, giving the Bengals a reliable leg when they opted to kick from distance. Cincinnati has much higher aspirations after winning just six games last year, and McPherson figures to play a key role if the team is to rebound from a rough campaign.
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McPherson signed a three-year extension in Aug. 2024, but he still hasn't lived up to the potential of an excellent 2021 rookie season. Last year in particular didn't go well, with McPherson making a career-low 72.7 percent of field-goal attempts prior to missing the final five weeks with a groin injury. His career field-goal rate is down to 81.7 percent, and he's averaged just 5.0 makes from 50-plus yards over the past three seasons, after going 9-of-11 there during his 2021 rookie campaign. There's still upside for fantasy, given his leg strength and the quality of Cincinnati's offensive personnel, but there's also now a downside scenario in which McPherson continues to struggle and loses his job.
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McPherson made 25 of his 28 field-goal tries and converted 41 of his 44 extra-point attempts in 17 games with Cincinnati in 2025.
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Misses XP in win over Arizona
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and four of five extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-14 win over the Cardinals.
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Makes all seven kicks in easy win
McPherson made his lone field-goal attempt and all six extra-point tries in Sunday's 45-21 win over the Dolphins.
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Kickless in blowout loss
McPherson did not log a field-goal attempt or an extra-point try in Sunday's 24-0 loss to Baltimore.
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Does his job on extra points
McPherson made all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills.
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Receives vote of confidence
Coach Zac Taylor and Ja'Marr Chase both showed public support for McPherson on Monday, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.
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McPherson received an extension from the Bengals this summer, but he's struggled with accuracy by making only 71 percent of his field-goal attempts this season. His misses have also been untimely, highlighted by an attempt in overtime of a Week 5 loss to the Ravens as well as a pair of miscues in the final eight minutes of Cincinnati's Week 11 loss to the Chargers. Despite McPherson's struggles, there is no indication that the Bengals are considering a change at the position.
McPherson received an extension from the Bengals this summer, but he's struggled with accuracy by making only 71 percent of his field-goal attempts this season. His misses have also been untimely, highlighted by an attempt in overtime of a Week 5 loss to the Ravens as well as a pair of miscues in the final eight minutes of Cincinnati's Week 11 loss to the Chargers. Despite McPherson's struggles, there is no indication that the Bengals are considering a change at the position.