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Cairo Santos was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after his performance in the Bears' win over the Packers, where he successfully kicked three field goals in gusty conditions and played a key role in the team's comeback, earning praise for his focus and skill under challenging weather.
The Chicago Bears signed kicker Jake Moody to their practice squad, putting pressure on Cairo Santos to improve after a series of missed kicks and a costly kickoff error in their recent game, with the team considering a potential competition for the starting kicker position.
The Chicago Bears failed to address a field goal protection issue identified by the Packers, leading to another blocked kick by the Vikings' Jerry Tillery in their recent game. This oversight contributed to the Bears' loss in overtime. Vikings players noted the Bears' lack of adjustments, with linebacker Pat Jones II expressing surprise at their unchanged protection scheme. Cairo Santos, the Bears' kicker, acknowledged the problem but emphasized it extends beyond individual responsibility, highlighting the need for immediate corrective action.
The Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers 20-19 after a blocked 46-yard field goal attempt by Cairo Santos as time expired. Bears head coach Matt Eberflus defended the decision not to run another play to get closer, citing confidence in the kick's distance and the risk of a fumble. This loss extends the Bears' losing streak to four games, raising questions about Eberflus's future with the team.
Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus defended his decision not to run an additional play to get closer for a field goal attempt in their 20-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers. With the Bears trailing by one point, kicker Cairo Santos' 46-yard attempt was blocked, marking Chicago's eleventh consecutive loss to Green Bay. Eberflus expressed confidence in Santos' range, despite the blocked kick, while Packers' special teams capitalized on a vulnerability they identified in the Bears' blocking unit.
The Chicago Bears extended their losing streak against the Green Bay Packers to 11 games with a heartbreaking 20-19 loss. Despite a promising drive led by rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, poor clock management left the Bears with only a 46-yard field goal attempt, which was blocked as time expired. Williams had an impressive performance with 231 passing yards and 70 rushing yards, but the Bears' inability to capitalize on their final possession resulted in their fourth consecutive loss, dropping their record to 4-6.
The Chicago Bears narrowly lost to the Green Bay Packers 20-19 at Soldier Field after Cairo Santos' 46-yard field goal attempt was blocked as time expired. The game featured multiple lead changes, with the Bears initially leading 19-14 before the Packers' Jordan Love connected with Christian Watson for a 60-yard pass, setting up a 1-yard touchdown run. Despite a strong performance from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who completed 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards, the Bears fell to 4-6 on the season. Coach Matt Eberflus praised the team's effort and resilience.
The Green Bay Packers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 20-19, with Jordan Love scoring a decisive late touchdown and Karl Brooks blocking a potential game-winning field goal by Cairo Santos as time expired. The victory marked the Packers' 11th consecutive win over the Bears, maintaining their position in the NFC North race. Despite a strong performance from Caleb Williams and a lead-changing touchdown by D'Andre Swift, the Bears suffered their fourth straight loss amid recent coaching changes.
The Chicago Bears rallied to secure a thrilling 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. The Bears defense intercepted Joshua Dobbs four times and held the Vikings to just one offensive touchdown. Despite losing two fourth-quarter fumbles, quarterback Justin Fields led a game-winning drive that set up Cairo Santos' decisive 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining. The win improves the Bears' record to 4-8 for the season.