Bengals Kicker Makes History With Two 55+ Yard Field Goals

When the Cincinnati Bengals needed points against Tampa Bay, Evan McPherson delivered with kicks that rewrote the record books.

The 24-year-old kicker went a perfect four for four on field goals in Week 1, including jaw-dropping makes from 55 and 58 yards out. No Bengals player has ever hit two field goals from that distance in the same game until now.

McPherson's 58-yard bomb tied for the fourth-longest kick in franchise history. It came in the fourth quarter of a game Cincinnati won by just six points, making it more than just a highlight reel moment.

The performance earned him his fifth career AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. His 15 points led all NFL kickers in Week 1, and his four successful field goals topped the AFC.

Beyond the immediate impact, McPherson is climbing the Bengals all-time ranks. With 123 career field goals, he just passed Horst Muhlmann for fifth place in team history.

Why This Inspires

In a sport where kickers often go unnoticed until something goes wrong, McPherson shows what happens when someone embraces pressure as opportunity. His 16-game streak of consecutive made field goals (dating back to Week 11 last season) ranks third-longest in Bengals history.

The nickname "Money Mac" fits perfectly. When his team needed him most, with the game on the line, he stepped up and delivered.

At just 24, McPherson is already carving out a legacy that will last long after his playing days end. Every practice kick, every moment of preparation led to this historic performance.

Stories like this remind us that excellence isn't accidental—it's the result of dedication meeting opportunity.