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Santos went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries during the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

Santos connected on a 42-yard field goal late in the second quarter, but his 50-yard attempt at the beginning of the fourth sailed right, which put the Vikings' in good field position and led to a 13-yard touchdown pass from J.J. McCarthy to Justin Jefferson six plays later. Santos is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he connected on just 21 of 25 field-goal attempts, but his numbers would improve in 2025 if the Bears' offense -- led by first-year head coach Ben Johnson -- is able to move the ball down the field more effectively.

Wicks (calf) was a limited participant during Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Though Green Bay listed Wicks as a limited participant on its second straight practice report, head coach Matt LaFleur hasn't indicated that the third-year receiver is in any real danger of sitting out Thursday's game against the Commanders. Wicks saw modest involvement as part of a deep rotation of pass catchers in Sunday's season-opening 27-13 win over the Lions, playing 21 snaps on offense on his way to a 2-30-0 line on two targets.

Reed (foot) was a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

After being gauged as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate, Reed increased his activity enough to garner a limited listing. His practice reps will likely be restricted over the next few weeks while he works his way back from a Jones fracture sustained early in training camp, but he should continue to suit up on game days. Green Bay is facing a quick turnaround for Week 2 with a Thursday night matchup against the Commanders, so the team could look to manage Reed's snap count after he took the field for just 18 plays on offense in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Lions. The third-year wideout made an impact during his time on the field, producing a 3-45-1 receiving line on five targets while also gaining 21 yards on two punt returns.

The Packers listed Golden (ankle) as a full participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Golden was estimated as a limited participant Monday though the Packers didn't practice, and the rookie was apparently able to do enough Tuesday to receive an upgraded listing. The 22-year-old wideout looks like he'll be good to go for Thursday's matchup with the Commanders after a muted NFL debut against the Lions in which he was held to two catches for 16 yards on two targets.

The Bills signed Prater off their practice squad Tuesday.

Though Buffalo would have had the ability to elevate Prater from the practice squad in advance of two more games, the Bills may have chosen to sign the 41-year-old to the 53-man roster to avoid having him being poached by the 49ers or Falcons, both of whom could be breaking in new kickers in Week 2. Prater is likely to stick around as the Bills' kicker for the duration of the absence of Tyler Bass (hip/groin), who was placed on injured reserve prior to the start of the season and will miss at least three more games. The veteran Prater proved to be reliable in his Bills debut this past Sunday, knocking down both of his point-after attempts in addition to converting on field-goal tries of 25, 43 and 32 yards in Buffalo's 41-40 win over Baltimore, the last of which was the game-winner as time expired.

The 49ers placed Kittle (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Kittle will miss at least the next four games before potentially returning to action Week 6 versus the Buccaneers. Before departing Sunday's 17-13 win over the Seahawks with a hamstring injury, Kittle produced four catches for 25 yards and a touchdown on four targets over just 20 snaps. Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges are left as the only healthy tight ends on the 49ers' roster, though fullback Kyle Juszczyk is also an option to take on some of Kittle's pass-catching duties. San Francisco could also elevate Brayden Willis from the practice squad to bolster the depth of the group.

Monangai played nine of the Bears' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for an 11-yard reception in Monday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.

With Roschon Johnson (foot) inactive for Week 1, Monangai began his NFL career as the No. 2 back behind D'Andre Swift, but the rookie seventh-round pick predictably saw limited usage. Though his reception went for a first down and lead to an eventual touchdown, Monangai might have undone any goodwill by committing a drive-killing offensive holding penalty in the second quarter. He didn't have a role on special teams in the opener, so he could be at risk of finding himself on the inactive list when Johnson gets healthy and special-teams standout Travis Homer (calf) returns from the PUP list.

Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Tuesday that he has "zero concerns" about Daniels' right wrist after the quarterback appeared on the team's initial Week 2 injury report, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Commanders are facing a quick turnaround with a road matchup versus the Packers on Thursday night, but Daniels doesn't look to be at any real risk of sitting out. Even though he's being listed on the injury report, the Commanders still gauged him as a full participant on Monday's practice estimate. Daniels is unlikely to take many practice reps on a short week, but unless the wrist injury is more serious than Quinn is letting on, the second-year signal-caller still profiles as a strong fantasy play this week.

The 49ers are expected to place Kittle (hamstring) on injured reserve within the next few days, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The tight end's impending move to IR indicates that the 49ers are preparing for him to miss at least the next four games. With Kittle out until at least Week 6 against the Buccaneers, Luke Farrell (42 offensive snaps, 1-4-0 receiving line on one target in Week 1) and Jake Tonges (28 snaps, 3-15-1 line on three targets) are the healthy tight ends left on the 53-man roster. The 49ers are expected to add another tight end or two prior to Sunday's game in New Orleans, but none are likely to command the type of target share that a healthy Kittle would.

The 49ers will waive Moody on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Moody has been on thin ice since the end of his rookie campaign in 2023, when he followed up a promising regular season by missing two field goals and one extra-point attempt over three playoff games. He then endured a nightmarish sophomore campaign in which he missed 11 kicks in total (10 field goals, one extra point), and his struggles continued in the 49ers' 17-13 win over the Seahawks in Week 1. Before converting on a 32-yard try in the fourth quarter, Moody hit the left upright on a 27-yard attempt late in the second quarter, then had a 36-yard attempt in the third quarter get blocked. The 49ers don't currently have any other kickers on their 53-man roster or practice squad.