Joe Reedy warned fantasy managers and prop bettors to steer clear of Evan McPherson until further notice. Reedy called McPherson’s 2024 campaign "an awful year," a sharp contrast to the kicker’s first three pro seasons. He pointed out that Cincinnati went just 1-3 in field-goal-decided games and stressed that special-teams coordinator Darren Simmons "is not a patient individual." According to Reedy, if McPherson shows the same early-season inconsistency, Simmons will not hesitate to replace him, undoing any draft capital or preseason wagering tied to McPherson. Reedy expects Cincinnati’s return and coverage units to remain strengths but believes the place-kicking job could be in flux by October, making McPherson a risky season-long selection and an avoid in weekly kicker props.