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Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson’s decision to trust kicker Cairo Santos paid off, and it says a lot about this entire team

After missing a 53-yard field goal, the Chicago Bears expressed the up-most confidence in kicker Cairo Santos to come back out and attempt a 58-yard field goal, a decision that proved to be the difference on Thursday night.

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Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:27 AM

Key Things to Know

Head coach Ben Johnson trusted Cairo Santos with a 58-yard kick after a previous miss.
The Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 to improve to 5-2 on the season.
Santos converted a career-long 58-yard field goal, setting a franchise record at Soldier Field.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson showed confidence in kicker Cairo Santos by sending him out for a 58-yard field goal shortly after a missed 53-yard attempt against the New England Patriots. Santos converted the career-long kick to help secure a 30-24 victory on Thursday night, improving Chicago's record to 5-2 on the season.

A to Z Sports argues that the decision to trust Santos reflects a culture of mutual belief across the team. Quarterback Caleb Williams, who took a 10-yard sack before the kick, commended Santos and praised the squad's supportive mentality. The 58-yard make set a franchise record for the longest field goal at Soldier Field.

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