McPherson faces a tough Week 7 matchup with limited Bengals offensive opportunities, making him a bench-leaning option despite a big leg and prior high upside.

McPherson nearly set an NFL record with a 67-yard attempt that was wiped out by a Packers timeout; his later 45-yarder pushed him to 100 career FGs, becoming the Bengals' fifth-fastest to the milestone and cementing his playoff-era elite kicking profile.

McPherson’s 56-yard attempt wide right in the closing seconds shut the Bengals’ comeback bid, while a 45-yard make and a missed 67-yarder at halftime underscored a rollercoaster day for Cincinnati’s kicking game.

McPherson, dealing with the late-game field goal attempt, is part of a Bengals kicking narrative that faces pressure when the offense stalls late.

McPherson hit a 45-yard field goal to pull Cincinnati within seven, highlighting his reliable leg in a close game.