Santos remains the Bears’ kicker in a season framed by QB questions and roster turnover. His accuracy and leg strength will influence Chicago’s ability to manage field-position and convert opportunities as the team navigates a new era.

Santos anchored the drill-winner with a late field goal, reinforcing reliability in scoring chances as Williams grows. His presence adds stability to the Bears’ kicking game, providing a fantasy-backed floor for defense and special teams weeks when Chicago leans on field goals to close drives.

Santos’s field goal seals the two-minute drill, underscoring the Bears’ ability to convert drives into points in crunch moments and highlighting the kicker’s steady contribution to the team’s scoring potential as Williams and the WRs build consistency.

Santos’ leg showed week-to-week reliability with a 57-yard bomb in the opener. The Bears appear confident in their kicking game, reinforcing Santos as Week 1 fantasy starter-friendly with strong floor, particularly in longer field-goal attempts. Expect a steady season-long contribution unless weather or line play creates sudden volatility.

Cairo Santos delivered a game-winning field goal that secured the Bears' win over the Packers, showcasing his reliability as a kicker in a critical moment.