Evan McPherson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 185 lb
- Experience
- 6th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 14.0
- Pos rank
- K1
- Rostered
- 74%
Week 4 vs. Jaguars, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET
Evan McPherson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
14.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Evan McPherson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts.
- Week 1, Win,vs TB,19.0,K1
- Week 2, Win,at HOU,12.0,K7
- Week 3, Loss,at PIT,11.0,K11
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs JAX,
- Week 5, Oct 11,at MIA,
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,at BAL,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Evan McPherson?
McPherson is averaging 14.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K1, which makes him a K1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Joe Burrow.
His best week was K1 in Week 1 against the Buccaneers (19.0 points); his worst, K11 in Week 3 at the Steelers (11.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where McPherson ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Evan McPherson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Buccaneers | W 33–27 | 19.0 | K1 |
| 2 | @ Texans | W 20–6 | 12.0 | K7 |
| 3 | @ Steelers | L 27–30 | 11.0 | K11 |
| Total | 2–1 | 42.0 | K1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Evan McPherson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Evan McPherson in Week 4?
Evan McPherson is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jaguars, as the K1 in PPR total points this season (14.0 a game). Get the start/sit call for McPherson.
How many fantasy points is Evan McPherson averaging in 2026?
Evan McPherson is averaging 14.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 42.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 11.0 points.
Where does Evan McPherson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Evan McPherson ranks K1 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Evan McPherson's fantasy football role?
Evan McPherson is the Bengals' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Evan McPherson been in fantasy football this season?
Evan McPherson has finished as a top-12 K in 3 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.4 points around his 14.0-point average.
What is Evan McPherson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Evan McPherson's floor has been 11.0 PPR points (Week 3, K11) and his ceiling 19.0 (Week 1, K1). His median week has been 12.0 points. See McPherson's full game log.
Evan McPherson Stats 2026
14.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Evan McPherson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 14.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 7.7 | K14 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 7.3 | K29 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 7.9 | K14 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 7.2 | K19 |
| 2021 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.0 | 9.2 | K6 |
| Career | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 664.0 | 8.1 | — |
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Evan McPherson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Evan McPherson have in 2026?
Evan McPherson has 42.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 14.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K1 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Evan McPherson have this season?
Evan McPherson has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Evan McPherson have this season?
Evan McPherson has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Evan McPherson have this season?
Evan McPherson has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Evan McPherson have this season?
Evan McPherson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Evan McPherson averaging?
Evan McPherson is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Evan McPherson played in 2026?
Evan McPherson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Evan McPherson's stats last season?
In 2025, Evan McPherson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. That was 130.0 PPR points (7.7 per game), a K14 finish.
What are Evan McPherson's career NFL stats?
Across 6 seasons and 82 games, Evan McPherson has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 664.0 PPR fantasy points (8.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Evan McPherson have in his career?
Evan McPherson has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 82 games.
How many career receiving yards does Evan McPherson have?
Evan McPherson has 0 career receiving yards over 6 seasons, on 0 catches.
Evan McPherson Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.0
FG made/g
2.7
FG %
100%
XP made/g
2.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Evan McPherson has averaged 2.7 field goals, 2.7 extra points and 14.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Evan McPherson has finished as a top-12 K in 3 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 1 against TB (19.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against PIT (11.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TB1st | W 33-27 | 19.0 | 4/4 | 3/3 | 58 | K1 |
Week 1 · TB · W 33-27 · 19.0 pts
How the 19.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | HOU2nd | W 20-6 | 12.0 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 57 | K7 |
Week 2 · HOU · W 20-6 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PIT9th | L 27-30 | 11.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 50 | K11 |
Week 3 · PIT · L 27-30 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks in the K1 range. For a kicker ranked K1 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between K1 and K11.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
K1 week at Pittsburgh
FG 2/2 (long 50). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Houston
FG 2/2 (long 57). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a shootout
FG 4/4 (long 58). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (14.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
Evan McPherson Game Log 2023
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.9
FG made/g
1.5
FG %
84%
XP made/g
2.4
Across 17 games in 2023, Evan McPherson has averaged 1.5 field goals, 2.4 extra points and 7.9 PPR fantasy points per game. Evan McPherson has finished as a top-12 K in 9 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 13. The best week was Week 3 against LAR (18.0 points); the lowest was Week 1 against CLE (3.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE32nd | L 3-24 | 3.0 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 42 | K27 |
Week 1 · CLE · L 3-24 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BAL9th | L 24-27 | 6.0 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 27 | K24 |
Week 2 · BAL · L 24-27 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAR16th | W 19-16 | 18.0 | 4/5 | 1/1 | 54 | K3 |
Week 3 · LAR · W 19-16 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | TEN1st | L 3-27 | 3.0 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 21 | K28 |
Week 4 · TEN · L 3-27 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | ARI13th | W 34-20 | 12.0 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 40 | K8 |
Week 5 · ARI · W 34-20 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | SEA10th | W 17-13 | 7.0 | 1/1 | 2/2 | 52 | K17 |
Week 6 · SEA · W 17-13 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | Bye week | ||||||
| 8 | SF20th | W 31-17 | 8.0 | 1/2 | 4/4 | 56 | K12 |
Week 8 · SF · W 31-17 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | BUF21st | W 24-18 | 6.0 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 20 | K18 |
Week 9 · BUF · W 24-18 · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | HOU12th | L 27-30 | 11.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 50 | K11 |
Week 10 · HOU · L 27-30 · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | BAL9th | L 20-34 | 9.0 | 2/3 | 2/2 | 50 | K8 |
Week 11 · BAL · L 20-34 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PIT15th | L 10-16 | 5.0 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 47 | K22 |
Week 12 · PIT · L 10-16 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | JAX26th | W 34-31 | 12.0 | 2/3 | 4/4 | 54 | K3 |
Week 13 · JAX · W 34-31 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | IND4th | W 34-14 | 10.0 | 2/2 | 4/4 | 35 | K8 |
Week 14 · IND · W 34-14 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN5th | W 27-24 | 9.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 34 | K12 |
Week 15 · MIN · W 27-24 · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | PIT15th | L 11-34 | 3.0 | 1/1 | 0/0 | 35 | K26 |
Week 16 · PIT · L 11-34 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | KC31st | L 17-25 | 5.0 | 1/1 | 2/2 | 34 | K27 |
Week 17 · KC · L 17-25 · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | CLE32nd | W 31-14 | 8.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 45 | K12 |
Week 18 · CLE · W 31-14 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2023: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine K1 weeks, four K2 weeks and four busts. For a kicker who finished K16 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 K27 · Wk 2 K24 · Wk 3 K3 · Wk 4 K28 · Wk 5 K8 · Wk 6 K17 · Wk 8 K12 · Wk 9 K18 · Wk 10 K11 · Wk 11 K8 · Wk 12 K22 · Wk 13 K3 · Wk 14 K8 · Wk 15 K12 · Wk 16 K26 · Wk 17 K27 · Wk 18 K12
Game-by-Game Breakdown
K1 week vs. Cleveland
FG 1/1 (long 45). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
FG 1/1 (long 34). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Pittsburgh
FG 1/1 (long 35). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week vs. Minnesota
FG 2/2 (long 34). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week vs. Indianapolis
FG 2/2 (long 35). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week at Jacksonville
FG 2/3 (long 54). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Pittsburgh
FG 1/1 (long 47). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Baltimore
FG 2/3 (long 50). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week vs. Houston
FG 2/2 (long 50). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Buffalo
FG 1/1 (long 20). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at San Francisco
FG 1/2 (long 56). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Seattle
FG 1/1 (long 52). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Arizona
FG 2/2 (long 40). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Tennessee
FG 1/1 (long 21). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
FG 4/5 (long 54). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Baltimore
FG 1/1 (long 27). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
FG 1/2 (long 42). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Evan McPherson Game Log FAQ
How did Evan McPherson do in his last game?
Evan McPherson scored 11.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Steelers, a 30–27 loss, a K11 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Evan McPherson score in his last game?
Evan McPherson scored 11.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Steelers, a K11 finish for the week. That was 3.0 below his season average of 14.0.
How many receiving yards did Evan McPherson have in his last game?
Evan McPherson had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Steelers, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Evan McPherson score in his last game?
Evan McPherson did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Steelers; his 11.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Evan McPherson have in his last game?
Evan McPherson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Steelers.
What were Evan McPherson's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Texans, a 20–6 win, Evan McPherson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 12.0 PPR points, a K7 finish.
What was Evan McPherson's best game this season?
Evan McPherson's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Buccaneers: 19.0 PPR points, a K1 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Evan McPherson's worst game this season?
Evan McPherson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Steelers: 11.0 PPR points, a K11 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Evan McPherson scored a touchdown in this season?
Evan McPherson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Evan McPherson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to McPherson's weekly results from any season from 2021 through 2025.
Latest Evan McPherson News & Updates
McPherson delivers K1 week at Pittsburgh
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
11.0 fantasy points · K11
McPherson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–6 @ HOU
Fantasy impact: Positive. McPherson delivers K1 week at Houston
12.0 fantasy points · K7 · 2.0 below his 14.0 average
McPherson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 20–6 win at Houston.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 33–27 vs TB
Fantasy impact: Positive. McPherson posts season high in win vs. Tampa Bay
19.0 fantasy points · K1 · 5.0 above his 14.0 average
McPherson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 33–27 win vs. Tampa Bay.
Game logOffseasonJuly
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Looking to build upon strong 2025 (opens in new tab)
Aiming to carry momentum from a strong 2025 into next season.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bengals Teammates News
Updates on McPherson's quarterback and target competition.
- Joe Burrow: Critical turnover sullies solid day (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tee Higgins: Team-high yardage in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tee Higgins, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Ja'Marr Chase: First pair of TDs in win (opens in new tab)Ja'Marr Chase, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Good to go for Sunday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Joe Burrow: Practices fully Friday (opens in new tab)Joe Burrow, QB. 103 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Bengals
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Evan McPherson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Evan McPherson?
The latest McPherson update, from September 27: McPherson delivers K1 week at Pittsburgh. McPherson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 30–27 loss at Pittsburgh.
How does the latest Evan McPherson news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 11.0 fantasy points, a K11 finish, 3.0 below his 14.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Evan McPherson Bio
Evan McPherson is a kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals, where he wears No. 2. Born July 21, 1999, in Fort Payne, AL, he attended Fort Payne and played college football at Florida.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected McPherson in round 5, pick 149, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
In 81 regular-season games since 2021, he has made 127 of 151 field goals.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cincinnati Bengals Current team2021–present
Selected in round 5, pick 149, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
College: Florida
Transactions
- ActivatedActivated by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- SignedSigned with the Cincinnati Bengals.
- DraftedSelected by the Cincinnati Bengals in round 5, pick 149.
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About Evan McPherson: Bio FAQ
How old is Evan McPherson?
Evan McPherson is 27 years old. He was born on July 21, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.
How tall is Evan McPherson?
Evan McPherson is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 185 pounds, and plays kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals.
How much does Evan McPherson weigh?
Evan McPherson weighs 185 pounds, his listed weight on the Cincinnati Bengals roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Evan McPherson wear?
Evan McPherson wears number 2 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He plays kicker.
What position does Evan McPherson play?
Evan McPherson plays kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals, wearing number 2. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.
What team does Evan McPherson play for?
Evan McPherson plays for the Cincinnati Bengals as a kicker. He has been with the Bengals since 2021.
Where did Evan McPherson go to college?
Evan McPherson played college football at Florida, after attending Fort Payne (AL).
Where is Evan McPherson from?
Evan McPherson went to high school in Alabama, at Fort Payne, before playing college football at Florida.
When is Evan McPherson's birthday?
Evan McPherson's birthday is July 21. He was born on July 21, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Evan McPherson been in the NFL?
2026 is Evan McPherson's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021. View his career statistics.
What teams has Evan McPherson played for?
Evan McPherson has played for the Cincinnati Bengals. View his career statistics.
What year did Evan McPherson enter the NFL?
Evan McPherson entered the NFL in 2021. 2026 is his 6th season.