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  • Cairo Santos
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vs. DET: #15 vs opposing K - 7.86 FPA
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2024 Fantasy Stats
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1TEN
Win, 24-17
1-1-1112.00
2@HOU
Loss, 13-19
1----211.00
3@IND
Loss, 16-21
1----16.00
4LAR
Win, 24-18
3---1-6.00
5CAR
Win, 36-10
3--1--6.00
6JAX
Win, 35-16
5-----5.00
7Bye  ------0.00
8@WAS
Loss, 15-18
1-----1.00
9@ARI
Loss, 9-29
--1--213.00
10NE
Loss, 3-19
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11GB
Loss, 19-20
1-1--19.00
12MIN
Loss, 27-30
1---2-7.00
13@DET
Loss, 20-23
2-----2.00
14@SF
Loss, 13-38
1-----1.00
15@MIN
Loss, 12-30
--11--6.00
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2024 Fantasy Stats
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1TEN,
W 24-17
1-1-1112.00
2@HOU,
L 13-19
1----211.00
3@IND,
L 16-21
1----16.00
4LAR,
W 24-18
3---1-6.00
5CAR,
W 36-10
3--1--6.00
6JAX,
W 35-16
5-----5.00
7Bye------0.00
8@WAS,
L 15-18
1-----1.00
9@ARI,
L 9-29
--1--213.00
10NE,
L 3-19
---1--3.00
11GB,
L 19-20
1-1--19.00
12MIN,
L 27-30
1---2-7.00
13@DET,
L 20-23
2-----2.00
14@SF,
L 13-38
1-----1.00
15@MIN,
L 12-30
--11--6.00
16DET,
Sun 10:00 amGet Tickets
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17SEA,
Thu 5:15 pmGet Tickets
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18@GB,
TBDGet Tickets
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  • Seven points in defeat

    Santos was perfect on two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 30-12 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • One point in defeat

    Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 38-13 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 7:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Score two points in loss

    Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another seven-point performance

    Santos converted two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 30-27 overtime loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven points in defeat

    Santos connected on two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 20-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores three points in defeat

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 19-3 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 6:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts nine points losing effort

    Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 29-9 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one point

    Santos did not attempt a field goal in the Bears' 18-15 loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Five points in victory

    Santos missed his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 35-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Six points in victory

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 36-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies six points

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 24-18 win over the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 7:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses first field goal of season

    Santos connected on one of two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 21-16 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 7:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seven points in defeat

    Santos converted both of his extra-point attempts in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 4:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 points in victory

    Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 24-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Coming into this season, Santos had converted 93 percent of his field-goal attempts for the Bears. However, his fantasy value was often low, due to the frequent ineffectiveness of the Chicago offense. Although the offense was not great in this game, field-goal opportunities allowed Santos to have a strong showing in Week 1. If the Bears can get better play from Caleb Williams, Santos could become a weekly fantasy starter.

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No competition for job

    Santos has three years remaining on his contract with Chicago, and he is currently the only kicker on the team's roster.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Aug 6 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes season strong

    Santos converted each of his three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 13 points in victory

    Santos converted three of four field-goal attempt in the Bears' 37-17 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid performance

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts while scoring nine points in the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sticking in Chicago

    Santos signed a four-year, $16 million extension with the Bears on Saturday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hot streak ends

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 20-17 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos had an outstanding streak of four games with at least 10 points, but he only scored five against Cleveland. With upcoming matchups against Arizona and Atlanta, Santos could be in position to finish the season with strong scoring totals.

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 5:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hot streak continues

    Santos converted all three of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Sun, Dec 10 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues hot streak

    Santos made four of five field-goal attempts in the Bears' 12-10 win over the Vikings on Monday.

    Analysis: 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.

    Published: Tue, Nov 28 at 7:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 14 points losing effort

    Santos connected on all four of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 31-26 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Although Santos has three games in which he's converted at least three field goals, he has one or fewer field goals in six other contests. His occasional ceiling games come along with too many poor performances to trust him as a weekly fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 19 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit output

    Santos converted all three of his field-goal attempts and his line extra-point try in the Bears' 16-13 win over the Panthers on Thursday.

    Analysis: This was the second time all season Santos has surpassed seven points in a game. He'll remain a low-floor weekly option with potential for occasional spike weeks.

    Published: Fri, Nov 10 at 4:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Five points in loss

    Santos made one of two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has 19 points over the last four games. Aside from a massive game in Week 5, when he scored 16 points, he hasn't had more than seven points in any contest. Unless the Bears offense shows significant improvement, Santos will be a low-floor fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One point in defeat

    Santos converted his lone extra-point attempt in the Bears' 30-13 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos now has five games in which he's attempted one or fewer field goals. Unless the Chicago offense begins to show increased production, Santos will continue to be a low-floor fantasy option.

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies six points in win

    Santos converted a 54-yard field goal in the Bears' 30-12 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos missed one of his extra-point attempts, but he remains one of the more reliable kickers in the league. For fantasy, he has one game with more than seven points, and he lacks the consistent upside that many of the top kickers possess due to the Bears inconsistent offense.

    Published: Sun, Oct 22 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts seven points

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos was very quiet over the first four games of the season, but he has scored 23 points over his last two games. If the Bears continue to show improvement on offense, Santos could work his way into being a streaming option at kicker.

    Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Erupts for 16 points

    Santos converted four field goals and four extra points in the Bears' 40-20 win over the Commanders on Thursday.

    Analysis: Santos came into this game averaging less than four points per game, so his 16-point performance appears to be an outlier. However, if the Bears can build on their recent offensive success, Santos may work his way into being a reliable fantasy option.

    Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies four points

    Santos converted each of his four extra-point attempts in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

    Analysis: On the season, Santos has four field goals and four extra points, giving him an average of four points per game. Unless the Chicago offense takes a substantial step forward, Santos may not have enough scoring opportunities to be a reliable fantasy option in most leagues.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores four points in defeat

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos is averaging just five points per game as the Chicago offense struggles to put points on the board. Unless the team can solve its offensive woes, Santos will remain a low-upside fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 8:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores five points in loss

    Santos made his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 27-17 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos remains one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL, but his fantasy production remains inconsistent due to the Bears offense. Unless Chicago can begin to put more points on the scoreboard, Santos will struggle to crack the top-12 fantasy kickers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 17 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores six in opener

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Even though Chicago scored a pair of touchdowns, the team attempted two-point conversions each time as they tried to close a large deficit. Santos has been a very reliable kicker since joining the Bears, but he's yet to have the consistent scoring opportunities needed to be a reliable fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won camp battle

    Santos is the Bears' starting kicker, as there is no kicker on the roster for him to compete with, Adam Jahns of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Santos has been extremely accurate in his three years with the Bears and he was more than 90 percent accurate on his field-goal attempts in 2022. The reason he wasn't much of a fantasy factor was because the offense often didn't score enough points. If the offense can make a leap this season, his accuracy may intersect with volume. If that happens, he could be a sneaky option in 12-team leagues.

    Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another season of high accuracy

    Santos converted an extra point in the Bears' 29-13 loss to the Vikings in Week 18 and ended the season with 90 points over 16 games played.

    Analysis: Santos has been extremely accurate in his three years with the Bears, and he was over 90 percent accurate on his field-goal attempts this season. The problem for fantasy is the Bears offense. He averaged well less than two field-goal attempts per game, and he hasn't averaged more than two attempts in any of his three years with the team. Unless the Bears offense makes a significant jump in 2023, his volume will make him tough to roster as a primary option in 12-team fantasy leagues. He's under…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 8 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores four points in defeat

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 41-10 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos hasn't scored more than seven points in a game since Week 7, and he'll remain a low-upside fantasy option in Week 18 against Minnesota.

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores seven points

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 35-13 loss to the Bills on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has made a total of nine field goals over his last eight games, and his lack of consistent opportunities makes him a low-upside fantasy option.

    Published: Sat, Dec 24 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores two points in loss

    Santos converted two of three extra-point attempts in the Bears' 25-20 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has not surpassed seven points in a game in any of his last seven games, and his lack of upside makes him an unreliable fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 6:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second missed field goal of season

    Santos converted two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 28-19 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos had seven points, which was his best effort since Week 7, which was the last time before this game he made multiple field goals. He hasn't shown any kind of ceiling in six weeks, making him a risky fantasy option when Chicago returns from its Week 14 bye.

    Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 6:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts lone field-goal attempt

    Santos made a field goal and extra point in the Bears' 31-10 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has exactly one field goal in each of Chicago's last five games, and in most games he's scored five points or fewer, giving him a low weekly scoring floor.

    Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses first field goal of season

    Santos converted one of two field-goal attempts and made three extra points in the Bears' 27-24 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos missed an attempt from outside of 55 yards, coming up just short. He has exactly one field goal in each of his last four games, and although he had a few big games earlier in the season, he's not a consistent fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records six points in defeat

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 31-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Despite posting three double-digit scoring performances earlier in the year, Santos has now been help to six points or fewer in each of Chicago's last three games. There have been very few middling games for him this season, and he may continue to be a very volatile fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 6:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts lone field-goal attempt

    Santos converted a field goal and thee extra points in the Bears' 35-32 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has posted at least five points in each of Chicago's last three games. Although he has a number of low-output games, he's posted double-digit points three times over his last six games, making him a volatile fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Nov 6 at 5:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts five points

    Santos converted his only field-goal attempt in the Bears' 49-29 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos now has four games with five points or fewer and three games with at least 10 points, making him a volatile fantasy option, though he has shown excellent upside.

    Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 5:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Delivers 15-point performance

    Santos was perfect on four field-goal attempts and three extra-point tries in the Bears' 33-14 win over the Patriots on Monday.

    Analysis: Santos has made at least three field goals in three of his last four games, but he has a total of one field-goal attempt over his other three games this season, making him a boom-or-bust kicking option in fantasy leagues. As part of his 15-point outing Monday, Santos knocked down attempts from 23, 38, 42 and 50 yards out.

    Published: Tue, Oct 25 at 4:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • One point in defeat

    Santos converted his only extra-point attempt in the Bears' 12-7 loss to the Commanders on Thursday.

    Analysis: After a pair of 10-point games, Santos' production came to an abrupt halt. Despite the double-digit upside he's shown, kicking for a low-volume offense ensures that there will be the occasional poor fantasy performance, making Santos a volatile fantasy option.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 4:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 points in defeat

    Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 29-22 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: After missing last week's game due to a personal matter, Santos produced his second consecutive 10-point game. Despite his recent success, the Bears are generally a low-volume offense, giving Santos a low-scoring floor that can materialize in any given week.

    Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 7:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not on Wednesday's report

    Santos (personal) was not listed on the Bears' practice report Wednesday.

    Analysis: Santos rejoined the Bears after sitting out the team's Week 4 loss to the Giants due to personal reasons. The 30-year-old made all four of his field-goal tries but missed two of his six extra-point attempts over the first three weeks, though both failed kicking attempts came during Chicago's storm-stricken season opener against the 49ers.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 6:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to team

    Santos (personal) has returned to the team, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Santos' personal situation is "all squared away," according to head coach Matt Eberflus, which Fishbain notes in his report. The veteran kicker should resume his role moving forward, which will send Michael Badgley to the practice squad, or possibly looking for a new opportunity elsewhere. Badgley filled in admirably, making all four of his field-goal attempts Sunday against the Texans. Santos will be back in action in Week 5 against the Vikings.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Downgraded to out

    The Bears have downgraded Santos (personal) to out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Santos didn't officially travel with the team, so it's not too surprising to see him be ruled out after having initially been listed as questionable. In his absence, Michael Badgley, who signed with Chicago yesterday, will handle kicking duties versus New York.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 5:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not traveling with team

    Santos (personal) is still listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Giants, but he will reportedly not travel with the team Saturday, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Analysis: It's a bit strange to see the Bears still listing Santos as questionable despite announcing the veteran kicker wouldn't travel with the team to New York, and elevating Michael Badgley, who was just signed to the team's practice squad Saturday, on the same day. Fantasy managers should likely anticipate using other alternatives, especially considering inclement weather could be on the horizon for Sunday's matchup.

    Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Santos (personal) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Giants.

    Analysis: Santos was absent from practice both Thursday and Friday due to a personal issue, leaving his status up in the air for Week 4. The Bears currently don't have a kicker on the practice squad, so adding one Saturday and elevating that player likely would be an indication Santos won't be available Sunday. Assuming he's active, though, he's attached to an offense that has afforded him just four field-goal attempts and six point-after tries in three games this season.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores 11 points

    Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 23-20 win over the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos attempted just one field goal over the Bears' first two games of the season, totaling five points over those contests. His double-digit performance shows his potential upside, but with the Bears having consistent struggles on offense, Santos is difficult to trust as a reliable fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies four points

    Santos made his only field-goal attempt in the Bears' 27-10 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has five points through two games, and with the Bears potentially having a low-volume offense this season, the kicker may also have limited scoring potential.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 4:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies one point

    Santos made one of three extra-point attempts in the Bears' 19-10 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Normally an extremely accurate kicker, Santos had to deal with a rain-soaked field, which may explain his accuracy issues. Kicking on a team that may struggle on offense this year, he may lack the consistent scoring needed to be a reliable option in 12-team leagues.

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Enters third year with Chicago

    Santos is the only kicker on the Bears' 53-man roster,

    Analysis: Santos made more than 90 percent of his field-goal attempts in his first two years with the Bears. However, he's averaged fewer than two field-goal attempts during his tenure in Chicago. Unless the offense can provide him with increased opportunities this year, he'll continue to be a borderline fantasy option in 12-team leagues.

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Firm hold on kicking job

    Santos enters the season as the Bears' most accurate kicker in franchise history according to the Bears' official site.

    Analysis: Santos is the teams' only kicker on the depth chart this preseason. He's converted 89.1 percent of his field-goal attempts (57 of 64) since joining the team. He's also converted 40 straight field goals, which is not only a team record but the third longest streak in NFL history. Despite his consistent excellence, the Chicago offense has limited him to 62 field-goal attempts over the last two years, which has limited his fantasy scoring potential. Unless the offense makes a significant jump in…read more

    Published: Sun, Jul 31 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nine points in finale

    Santos made all three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 31-17 Week 18 loss to the Vikings, and he ended the season having made 26 of 30 field-goal attempts and 27 of 28 extra-point attempts.

    Analysis: Although the Bears offense kept Santos from being a high-volume kicker in many games, for the second year in a row, he was very accurate. During the season, he converted multiple field goals in just about half of his games, and with the Chicago offense unlikely to make a monumental leap next year, he'll continue to be a borderline fantasy option in typical leagues. He's signed with the Bears through 2023 with two void years in 2024 and 2025.

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts nine points

    Santos connected on both of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: This was just the third time over the last seven games in which Santos has made multiple field goals, and the frequency of his low-scoring games will make him a risky lineup option in Week 18 against the Vikings.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 6:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores five points

    Santos made his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 25-24 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos converted a 35-yard field goal, though when the Bears scored their third touchdown, they went for a two-point conversion, keeping him to a five-point performance. He's been held to six or fewer points in six of his last eight games, and he'll be considered a low-upside option in Week 17 against the Giants.

    Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses field goal in loss

    Santos made one of two field-goal attempts in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Vikings on Monday.

    Analysis: Although Santos was accurate on a 34-yard kick, he came up short on a 49-yard attempt late in the first half. With the Bears not scoring a touchdown until the last play of the game, he didn't attempt an extra point. With three or fewer points in three of his last five games, he'll likely be a boom-or-bust fantasy option down the stretch.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 8:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Best game of season

    Santos was perfect on three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 45-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: In addition to his three field goals, Santos was also perfect on his three extra-point attempts, giving him a season-high 12 points. Although he's scored at least nine points in three of his last five games, he's been held to three points or fewer on five occasions this year, making him a volatile fantasy option.

    Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 4:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice

    Santos (illness) returned to full participation at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: The kicker missed Wednesday's practice while dealing with a non-COVID illness, but he returned to log a full practice Thursday. On the season, Santos is 16-for-19 on field-goal attempts and 19-for-20 on PATs.

    Published: Thu, Dec 9 at 3:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Santos (illness) was listed as a non-participant in practice Wednesday due to a non-COVID related illness.

    Analysis: The vagueness of Santos' illness makes it unclear if he will be available for the Bears' Sunday matchup against the Packers, so his status will be worth monitoring throughout the week. The kicker has been rather consistent this season, converting on 16 of 19 field goal attempts, with all three of his misses coming from 40 or more yards away.

    Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores two points

    Santos converted two extra-point attempts in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: Although Santos has scored two or fewer points in two of his last three games, he also has scored at least nine points in three of his last five contests. Overall, his volatility makes him a tough player to trust in weekly fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts double digits

    Santos made three of four field-goal attempts along with an extra point in the Bears' 16-14 win over the Lions on Thursday.

    Analysis: Santos was a hero when he kicked a short field goal as time expired to give the Bears their fourth win of the season. Despite his strong performance, his only miss was when he was short on a 53-yard attempt. Although he's scored at least nine points in three of his last four games, he's also been held to fewer than four points three times over his last six games, making him a volatile fantasy option.

    Published: Thu, Nov 25 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts one point

    Santos missed his only field-goal attempt in the Bears' 16-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: After scoring 19 points over his last two games, Santos has also recorded three points or fewer three times over five games, making him one of the more volatile kickers in the league.

    Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 2:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another strong performance

    Santos converted two of three field-goal attempts in the Bears' 29-27 loss to the Steelers on Monday.

    Analysis: Santos attempted a 65-yard field goal at the end of regulation, as the Bears tried to earn a late victory, but the ball hit the crossbar, resulting in his only miss of the evening. Although he averaged just five points per game through Week 7, he's posted 10 and nine points over the past two weeks, and as Justin Fields shows improvement, Santos' scoring ceiling may be on the rise as well.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 4:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 points

    Santos converted all three of his field-goal attempts while adding an extra point in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Although Santos missed an extra-point attempt, he recorded a season-high 10 points. Despite his solid effort, he came into this game averaging fewer than five points over his last four games, making him tough to trust in weekly fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Oct 31 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts three points

    Santos converted his lone field-goal attempt in the Bears' 38-3 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos scored Chicago's only points in a blowout loss. He's averaging just five points per game while not surpassing eight in any contest, making him one of the lowest-upside kickers in the league.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores two points

    Santos converted a pair of extra points in the Bears' 24-14 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Despite not missing a field-goal attempt this season, Santos has yet to surpass eight points in a game, and he's averaging less than six points per contest. Due to his lack of ceiling, he's not a recommended weekly fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies eight points

    Santos converted a pair of field goals as well as a pair of extra points in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has scored between six and eight points in each of the Bears' last four games, and although he's yet to show a high-scoring ceiling, he's had a reliable floor over the past month.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies six points

    Santos converted a field goal and three extra points in the Bears' 24-14 win over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: With just one game of more than six points, Santos hasn't provided enough scoring to be considered a strong fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores only Chicago points

    Santos connected on a pair of field goals in the Bears' 26-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.

    Analysis: With the Chicago offense completely overwhelmed by the Cleveland defense, Santos was the only player to put points on the scoreboard for the Bears. Through three games, he has posted just 16 points, and he lacks the consistent ceiling that would make him a strong weekly fantasy starter.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies eight points

    Santos connected on two field goals and two extra points in the Bears' 20-17 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

    Analysis: With the Chicago offense breaking down twice in the red zone, Santos made a pair of field goals from inside 30 yards. After two games, he has just 10 points, and unless the Bears offense starts to be more explosive, Santos may be difficult to trust in weekly fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in losing effort

    Santos converted a pair of extra points in the Bears' 34-14 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

    Analysis: With the Bears offense having limited success against an excellent Rams defense, Santos wasn't called upon for a single field-goal attempt. However, as the schedule eases up, the Bears have the type of offense that can move the ball but fail to finish drives, which gives Santos the ability for spike weeks in the scoring column.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 6:40am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inks huge extension

    The Bears signed Santos to a five-year, $16 million extension Thursday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Chicago spent a number of seasons searching for reliable placekicking before bringing in Santos last year, so it's unsurprising to see the team lock him up long-term. Santos was fantastic through 16 regular-season games in 2020, converting 30 of 32 field-goal tries and 36 of 37 extra-point attempts. The veteran kicker also made his only field-goal attempt during Chicago's playoff loss to the Saints.

    Published: Thu, Mar 11 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Three points in playoff defeat

    Santos converted his only field-goal attempt in Chicago's 21-3 loss to the Saints in the wild-card round.

    Analysis: Santos connected on his field goal in the second quarter and didn't see the field again as the Bears struggled to score points in a tough matchup. The veteran kicker was successful on 30 of 32 field-goal attempts while converting 35 of 36 extra-point attempts during the regular season, and although he's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent, it's quite possible the Bears re-sign him.

    Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another double-digit performance

    Santos converted three field goals and an extra point in the Bears' 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos proved to be a reliable kicking option for a Chicago franchise that has had struggles at the position over the years. The veteran kicker was successful on 30 of 32 field-goal attempts while converting 35 of 36 extra-point attempts, and although he's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent after the Bears finish the playoffs, it's quite possible the team re-signs him.

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies 11 points

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts while adding five extra points in Chicago's 41-17 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos hasn't missed a field-goal attempt since Week 3, and although he's been an inconsistent fantasy option, he's posted double digits in each of his last three games, making him a potential streaming option in Week 17 against the Packers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts best game of season

    Santos converted four field goals and three extra points in Chicago's 33-27 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: With the Chicago offense moving the ball at will, Santos had more than two field-goal attempts for just the third time this season, resulting in him scoring four more points that he's had in any other game this season. Although this is just the second time in six games that he surpassed seven points, he could have significant upside in Week 16 against a Jaguars defense that's among the worst in the NFL.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 points in victory

    Santos converted two field goals while making all four extra-point attempts in the Bears' 36-7 win over the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: This was the first time in five games that Santos scored more than seven points, and he'll remain a difficult player to trust for upside in the fantasy playoffs.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies six points in defeat

    Santos made his only field-goal attempt while making three of four extra-point conversions in Chicago's 34-30 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos has failed to surpass seven points in any of his last four games, making him a risky lineup option during the fantasy playoffs.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts five points

    Santos connected on his only field-goal attempt in the Bears' 41-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos converted his field-goal on the first drive of the game, but he was only provided with a pair of extra-point attempts the rest of the way. Although he's had a couple big games this season, he's been held to seven points or fewer in four of his last five games, making him a risky option in weekly fantasy lineups.

    Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores seven points in defeat

    Santos made a pair of field goals and an extra point in Chicago's 19-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday.

    Analysis: Santos connected on a pair of field goals from less than 45 yards away in the first half, but after converting an extra point following the Bears' return of the second-half kickoff for a touchdown, he wasn't given another opportunity to increase his scoring total. He's now been held to fewer than eight points in three of his last four games, making him an underwhelming weekly fantasy option.

    Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts five points

    Santos converted a field goal and two extra-point attempts in the Bears' 24-17 loss to the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: With Chicago's offensive line missing multiple starters, the team struggled to consistently move the football, resulting in a poor fantasy line for Santos. Although he's had a pair of strong performances over the past four weeks, he's been held to five points or fewer in four of his last eight games, making him a difficult player to trust in weekly lineups.

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores 11 points

    Santos connected on all three of his field-goal attempts in Chicago's 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Analysis: Santos drilled a field goal at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime while tying his season high with 11 points. Although he's posted at least eight points in three of his last four games, he also has a pair of performances with fewer than five points, making him an inconsistent fantasy option with a low scoring floor.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 6:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores four points in loss

    Santos connected on a 42-yard field goal in Chicago's 24-10 loss to the Rams on Monday.

    Analysis: In a game the Bears struggled to move the ball in, Santos had a quiet night, though he made his only field-goal attempt of the contest. After scoring 19 points over his previous two games, Santos reverted to the low scoring floor he had shown over the first three games of the season. He'll likely be an erratic fantasy option, especially since he kicks for an inconsistent offense.

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 8:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in victory

    Santos converted each of his three field-goal attempts in Chicago's 23-16 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Not only did Santos convert all of his kicks, but he also nailed his first kick of over 50 yards this season, leading to an 11-point performance, which was his best game of the campaign. Although he averaged fewer than five points per game over the first three contests, he's had a pair of strong performances in a row, and he may now be considered as a potential streaming option.

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts eight points in win

    Santos made a pair of field goals and two extra points in the Bears' 20-19 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday.

    Analysis: Santos hit a 38-yard field goal with a little more than a minute left to give the Bears the win. However, he's averaging just five points per game and therefore remains a low-upside fantasy option.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts three points

    Santos made his only field-goal attempt in Chicago's 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Even though Eddy Pineiro was eligible to return from injured reserve this week, Santos continued to serve as the Bears' kicker, but with only 14 points over the last three weeks, he'll continue to be a low-floor fantasy option while he retains the job.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to kick Week 4

    Santos is expected to remain the Bears' kicker for Sunday's game against the Colts, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After Eddy Pineiro (groin) was placed on injured reserve shortly before the season opener, Santos has kicked in each of the Bears' first three games, converting on four of six field-goal tries and eight of eight extra-point attempts. Though Pineiro will be eligible to return from IR this week, coach Matt Nagy suggested Wednesday that the 25-year-old is unlikely to be ready to kick by Sunday. Santos is thus on track to retain the kicking job for a fourth straight game, but he could surrender the…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 10:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts five points

    Santos made one of two field-goal attempts in Chicago's 30-26 victory over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: For the second week in a row, Santos missed a field-goal attempt, and it's unlikely that he'll stand in the way of teammate Eddy Pineiro (groin) taking back his roster spot when Pineiro's ready to return from injured reserve. Although Pineiro is eligible to return next week, there has been no word as to when the team will be faced with a roster decision.

    Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses field goal

    Santos connected on one of two field-goal attempts in Chicago's 17-13 victory over the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: After posting an impressive nine points in the season opener, the missed field goal by Santos resulted in him posting a disappointing fantasy performance. It's possible next week could be his last game with the Bears if Eddy Pineiro (groin) is activated from injured reserve.

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rejoining 53-man roster

    The Bears will sign Santos to their 53-man roster Wednesday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: After Eddy Pineiro (groin) was placed on injured reserve Sept. 8, Santos was elevated from the practice squad a few days later to serve as the Bears' kicker Week 1. He got the job done in Chicago's 27-23 win over the Lions, converting on field goals of 35 and 28 yards while nailing all three of his extra-point attempts. Barring a disastrous performance Week 2 versus the Giants, Santos should remain Chicago's kicker for at least two more games before the Bears decide whether to proceed with him…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumps back to practice sqaud

    Santos reverted to the Bears' practice squad.

    Analysis: Santos was impressive in Week 1, as he connected on two field goals -- both from fewer than 40 yards -- and all three extra-point attempts. With Eddy Pineiro (groin) set to miss the next two games, Santos will be elevated ahead of Week 2's matchup against the Giants.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive performance

    Santos converted two field goals and three extra points in Chicago's 27-23 victory over the Lions on Sunday.

    Analysis: With Eddie Pineiro on the injured reserve through at least Week 3, Santos took advantage of his opportunity with a perfect afternoon that resulted in nine points. With the likelihood that Chicago will be a low-scoring offense, Santos could have a very low-scoring floor in any given week, making him a risky fantasy option.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Roster formality complete

    Santos was signed by the Bears on Saturday.

    Analysis: The Bears waited until Saturday to complete the roster transaction, but it was already reported earlier this week Santos would replace injured starter Eddy Pineiro (groin) as the starting kicker for Week 1. Santos presumably would have the job until Pineiro returns from injured reserve, but the Bears could explore other options should their veteran kicker struggle to begin 2020.

    Published: Sat, Sep 12 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Locked in as Week 1 kicker

    Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that Santos will serve as Chicago's kicker in Sunday's season opener against Detroit, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Bears have not yet promoted Santos from the practice squad, but it's only a matter of time before such a move is made. Eddy Pineiro (groin) won the starting job during training camp but is poised to spend a minimum of three weeks on injured reserve, which sets the stage for Santos to begin the season with at least a three-game window to showcase his abilities. Of course, if Santos struggles Week 1, the Bears could explore other options.

    Published: Wed, Sep 9 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to kick for Chicago in Week 1

    The Bears are expected to promote Santos from their practice squad to serve as their kicker in Sunday's season opener versus the Lions, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Analysis: Though he lost out in his job battle with Eddy Pineiro (groin) during training camp, Santos is poised to begin the season as Chicago's kicker after Pineiro was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. In accordance with the NFL's new IR rules, Pineiro will be sidelined for at least the Bears' first three games, so Santos should have all of September to stake his claim to keeping the job, or impressing enough to earn another opportunity with another team. The Bears may wait and see if any other…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 8 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains on standby in Chicago

    Santos signed with the Bears' practice squad Sunday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Santos lost the kicking battle to Eddy Pineiro, but he'll stick with the team as the backup. The Bears have a history of inconsistent kickers, and with the uncertainty of the pandemic, Santos is on standby in case Pineiro can't go. Santos played in five games for the Titans last season and made four of nine field goals and all 12 extra-point attempts.

    Published: Sun, Sep 6 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to make final team

    The Bears are expected to release Santos on Saturday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

    Analysis: Chicago's kicking situation remains tumultuous, with Eddy Pineiro (groin) still up in the air for Week 1, so a potential reunion with Santos can't be ruled out. Finley notes that the Bears could consider carrying two kickers on the active roster in addition to another on the practice squad. If the Bears hope to stash Pineiro on injured reserve and bring back Santos during the interim, the team would need to wait until Monday before making such a move.

    Published: Sat, Sep 5 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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