Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

The rookie continues to impress.

CINCINNATI — Bengals kicker Evan McPherson was perfect in his debut on Sunday. The rookie made two field goals, including the game-winner at the end of overtime that helped propel Cincinnati past Minnesota

McPherson's stellar play caught the NFL's attention. He's been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

McPherson converted a 53-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and a game winning 33-yarder in overtime. He also made all three of his extra point attempts. 

At 22 years and 53 days old, McPherson became the youngest kicker in NFL history to kick a game-winner in overtime. Watch his postgame press conference below. 

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James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati