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: Score two points in loss
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Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday.
The Bears were driving late in the fourth quarter for a potential game-tying field goal, but Caleb Williams took a sack and then wasted the final 32 seconds. As a result, the only action Santos had was a pair of extra-point attempts. 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: 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.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Scores three points in defeat
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Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Santos has connected on one or fewer field goals in six of Chicago's last seven games. Unless the Bears are able to make drastic improvements on offense, Santos will remain a low-floor fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Posts nine points losing effort
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Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.
This was the first time since Week 2 that Santos has surpassed six points in a game. Although the hyper-accurate kicker is excellent at his job, the inconsistency of the Chicago offense makes Santos difficult to trust in fantasy lineups.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Held to one point
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Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.
After connecting on five field goals over the first two games of the season, Santos has made three field goals over the Bears' last five games. Even though the potential for a big game can occur at any time, Santos' low-scoring floor makes him difficult to trust as a top-12 kicking option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Five points in victory
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Santos missed his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Santos has missed two of 10 field-goal attempts in 2024, though he has been one of the most accurate kickers in the game over the past few seasons. With the Bears scoring five touchdowns, the kicker was unable to have a ceiling game. Due to the inconsistency of the offense, Santos will remain a volatile weekly fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Six points in victory
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Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Santos also missed an extra point for the first time in 11 chances this season. The kicker has been a volatile fantasy option, due to the inconsistency of the Chicago offense.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Tallies six points
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Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Santos recovered from his first missed field goal of the season last week with a perfect performance against the Rams. The kicker is extremely accurate, but his fantasy value is directly tied to the weekly success of the Chicago offense, which is far from being a consistent unit.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Misses first field goal of season
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Santos connected on one of two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
After scoring 10 points in the season opener, Santos' production has fallen to seven and four points over the last two weeks. With the Bears having consistency issues on offense, Santos is likely to remain a volatile weekly fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Seven points in defeat
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Santos converted both of his extra-point attempts in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
Santos has been one of the most accurate kickers in the league since joining the Bears in 2020. Not only has he been perfect to start the season, but he's averaging 8.5 points over two games. Playing on an offense that has been breaking down in field-goal range, Santos may continue to be a solid weekly fantasy option.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: No competition for job
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Santos has three years remaining on his contract with Chicago, and he is currently the only kicker on the team's roster.
In four years with the Bears, Santos has converted 93 percent of his field goals, making him one of the most accurate kickers in the league. However, due to being a part of some weak offenses, the kicker has exceeded 30 made field goals once since 2020. If the Bears offense breaks out with Caleb Williams at quarterback, Santos could become a top-12 option at his position.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Finishes season strong
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Santos converted each of his three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
After not making multiple field goals in six if his first nine games, Santos went on a tear the rest of the way. During his last seven games, the veteran connected on 20 field goals and was a clear starting fantasy option during that time. Santos continued to be one of the more accurate kickers in the league, as he connected on 35 of 38 field-goal attempts. The veteran kicker has three years remaining on his contract with Chicago.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Records 13 points in victory
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Santos converted three of four field-goal attempt in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Since Week 10, Santos has been an excellent fantasy option. The veteran kicker has tallied at least nine points in six of his last seven games, and he should remain a solid lineup option in Week 18 at Green Bay, as long as the weather cooperates.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Solid performance
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Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts while scoring nine points in the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Santos has scored at least nine points in five of his last six games, and he has become a reliable top-12 option in fantasy leagues after starting the season with limited scoring opportunities through Week 9.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Sticking in Chicago
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Santos signed a four-year, $16 million extension with the Bears on Saturday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Santos has spent the last four seasons in Chicago while making 90.5 percent of his field-goal attempts in three full campaigns. To this point in 2023, he's made six field goals of more than 50 yards and has converted 27 of his 29 field-goal attempts overall. Santos will remain the Bears' kicker for the foreseeable future, and the contract will take him through his age-35 season.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Hot streak continues
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Santos converted all three of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.
After making one or fewer field goals in six of his first nine games, Santos has at least three field goals in his last four games. If looking to stream a trending kicker, Santos is as hot as they come right now.
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Bears' Cairo Santos: Continues hot streak
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Santos made four of five field-goal attempts in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday.
Santos provided all of the scoring for the Bears in their upset victory over Minnesota. After having very little production through Week 9, Santos has scored in double digits in each of his last three games. After the Week 13 bye, Santos could be viewed as a streaming option at kicker.
