The way that Evan McPherson has been kicking this season, Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor would have been surprised if his 63-yard field-goal attempt on Sunday hadn’t gone through the uprights.

“He’s in a great rhythm,” Taylor said . “Has a lot of confidence. I think the operation’s been really good, and so we have a lot of confidence in him. So it’s not surprising for him to take that opportunity that -- what was it 63 yards? Really didn’t bat an eye at it. I double-checked with (special-teams coordinator) Darren (Simmons) just to make sure we’re in good shape there. He didn’t hesitate. And then once we line up for the kick, you just assume it’s going in. That’s the point you’re at with Evan right now.”

McPherson set the franchise record for the longest field goal by connecting

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