Bears' Cairo Santos: Connects on seven kicks Week 9
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Santos went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all five of his extra-point tries during the Bears' 47-42 win over the Bengals on Sunday.
Santos had his 47-yard field-goal attempt near the end of the second quarter blocked by Joseph Ossai, which kept the Bears' deficit at four points at halftime. Santos' blocked field goal was sandwiched by successful makes from 24 and 36 yards in the second and fourth quarter, respectively, and he has gone 5-for-7 on field-goal attempts and 6-for-6 on extra-point tries in his two games since returning from injured reserve. Up next for Santos and the Bears is a Week 10 matchup against the Giants, whose defense has yielded at least 33 points in each of its last three games.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Makes four kicks in return
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Santos went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point try during the Bears' 30-16 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.
Santos was cleared to return Week 8 from a two-game absence due to a thigh injury. He started out nicely by connecting on field goals from 32 and 39 yards in the first quarter before his 58-yard attempt at the end of the second frame came up just short, and he finished his day off with a 47-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. Santos is 9-for-11 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-12 on extra-point tries across five regular-season games.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Cleared to return Week 8
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Santos (thigh) is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Jake Moody wasn't elevated from the practice squad Saturday, suggesting that Santos would be cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a thigh injury, and the latter will indeed handle kicking duties for the Bears in Week 8. Prior to his injury, Santos went 6-for-7 on field-goal attempts while connecting on all 11 of his extra-point tries across four regular-season games.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: On track for Week 8
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Santos (thigh), who's listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens, appears ready to make his return, Scott Bair of Marquee Sports Network reports.
The Bears didn't elevate Jake Moody from their practice squad, suggesting Santos is ready to return after missing the team's last two games with a thigh injury. The Tulane product has made six of seven field-goal tries and all 11 extra-point attempts through four contests this year. He's now expected to assume Chicago's top placekicker duties in Week 8.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Questionable after full practice
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Santos (right thigh) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Santos practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's more likely than not to return from a two-game absence Sunday. Jake Moody filled in effectively while Santos was sidelined. If Santos suits up, he could get plenty of kicking opportunities considering the Ravens are allowing a league-high 32.3 points per game.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Logs full practice
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Santos (thigh) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
After following up a limited session Wednesday by taking every rep Thursday, Santos looks poised to return from a two-game absence to handle kicking duties for the Bears this Sunday in Baltimore. The Bears had elevated Jake Moody from the practice squad to serve as their placekicker in each of the previous two contests, with Moody knocking down all three of his point-after attempts and eight of nine field-goal tries.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Limited in return to practice
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Santos (thigh) was a limited participant Wednesday in his return to practice.
Adam Hoge of AllCHGO.com reports that Santos was upbeat after returning to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. The kicker missed the past two games, giving Jake Moody an opportunity to fill in.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Sitting second consecutive game
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Santos (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Santos will sit out a second consecutive game, with his next chance to return coming Week 8 in Baltimore. Jake Moody made four of five field-goal attempts, including the game-winning kick, while filling in for Santos in Monday's win at Washington. Moody will retain kicking duties versus New Orleans.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Still not practicing
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Santos (thigh) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Santos was sidelined for Monday night's win over the Commanders, giving way to Jake Moody. Moody converted four of five field goals, including the game-winner, but coach Ben Johnson reiterated that Santos will retain his duties as the Bears' kicker when he's healthy, per Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Unavailable for Week 6
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Santos (thigh) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Commanders.
Santos will be forced to miss Week 6 while dealing with a right thigh injury. In Santos' place, Jake Moody will make his Chicago debut after being elevated from the practice squad for Monday Night Football.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Questionable for MNF
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Santos (right thigh) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest in Washington.
Santos logged three straight full practices coming out of the Bears' Week 5 bye, but the team has yet to clear him for Week 6 action due to a right thigh injury. Chicago has Jake Moody on its practice squad, but if he isn't brought up to the active roster by Monday afternoon, Santos would be in line to resume his role as the Bears' placekicker.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Busy in Week 4
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Santos went 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Raiders.
Santos made field goals from 46, 43 and 52 yards in the first half, accounting for all the offense for Chicago as the team went into the break down 14-9. The kicker picked up where he left off in the second half, connecting on a 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Santos has now gone 6-for-7 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-3 on attempts from 50-plus yards, while making all 11 of his PATs through four games this year.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Perfect in win
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Santos made his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-14 win over the Cowboys.
Santos' field goal came from 30 yards out. The veteran is now two of three on field-goal tries and 10-for-10 on extra-point attempts in 2025. If the Chicago offense can stay hot, he should be in line for enough chances to make him fantasy relevant.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Three points in loss
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Santos converted three extra-points in the Bears' 52-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
After scoring six points in the season opener, Santos was not called upon to attempt a field goal in the blowout loss against the Lions. Unless the Bears can improve their offensive production, Santos will not be a stable fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Succeeds on only kick Thursday
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Santos made his lone field-goal try and didn't attempt any extra points in Thursday's 6-3 Week 17 loss against Seattle.
Neither offense had much success in the low-scoring matchup, and Santos was given only one opportunity to score points. He came through in that instance, nailing a 42-yard field goal in the second quarter. Santos hasn't missed a kick since Week 12, but he's had very low volume of late with just four field goals over his past five contests. He's also logged a modest five extra points during that span, making him an uninspiring, low-floor option in fantasy leagues.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Makes lone field-goal try Week 16
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Santos made his only field-goal attempt and converted both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-17 loss to Detroit.
Santos was successful when called upon, nailing a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter after making both of his extra-point attempts earlier in the contest. The veteran kicker is 19-for-23 on field-goal tries this season, which puts him on pace for his first season below a 90 percent success rate since 2021. Santos is also 22-for-23 on point-after attempts this year.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Seven points in defeat
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Santos was perfect on two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.
Santos continues to be limited by the inability of the Chicago offense to put up big scoring totals. On the season, the kicker has posted more than seven points twice, and he remains a low-floor fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: One point in defeat
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Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Santos attempted one extra point in the blowout loss. There have only been two occasions all season in which the kicker has scored seven points, making him a low-upside fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Another seven-point performance
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Santos converted two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
For the second week in a row, Santos had a field goal blocked. Otherwise, Santos remains one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL. However, the veteran has surpassed seven points just twice, making him a low-ceiling fantasy lineup option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Seven points in defeat
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Santos connected on two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Santos had a chance to give the Bears a win with a field-goal attempt in the last moments of the game. However, the Packers were able to block the attempt. Santos has converted multiple field goals in two of the last eight games, and he remains a low-floor fantasy option with occasional upside.
