Bears' Santos kicks 58-yard game-winner vs. Patriots — SkimNews
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- Cairo Santos made a 58-yard field goal to seal the Chicago Bears' 30-24 victory over the New England Patriots, the third-longest in Soldier Field history.
- Santos missed a 53-yard field goal attempt that hit the upright on the previous drive, which he said 'annoys' him despite his strong overall performance.
- Coach Ben Johnson initially planned to punt on the decisive fourth down but changed his mind after Santos told the special teams coordinator he wanted the kick for redemption.
- Mike Vrabel, the Patriots' coach who previously coached Santos in Tennessee, said he was proud of his former player, joking that the last field goal Santos missed was for the Titans.
- Santos is now 11-for-15 on field goal attempts this season, including 3-for-5 from 50-plus yards, after missing kicks in the two previous games.
Why it matters: The win moves the Bears to 5-2, keeping them in the NFC playoff hunt. Santos's clutch performance, backed by his coach's trust, directly secured the victory and prevented the Patriots from getting the ball back with a chance to tie or win the game in the final minutes.
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