Bears coach Ben Johnson supports Cairo Santos' 58-yard field goal attempt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
In a critical moment for the Chicago Bears against the New England Patriots, head coach Ben Johnson allowed kicker Cairo Santos to attempt a 58-yard field goal. This came after Santos missed a shorter 53-yard attempt earlier in the game. Santos' successful kick with under two minutes left extended the Bears' lead to 30-21. Following the Patriots' response with a field goal, the Bears ultimately secured the win after recovering an onside kick. Santos’ kick was both his longest and matched the franchise record for distance.
- •Bears led 27-21 in the fourth quarter against the Patriots.
- •Santos missed a 53-yard attempt earlier in the game.
- •Johnson expressed confidence in Santos despite the earlier miss.
- •Santos' 58-yard field goal tied for the longest in Bears history.
- •Bears recovered the onside kick to secure the victory.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Johnson on why he let Bears K Cairo Santos attempt 58-yard FG
"Bears head coach Ben Johnson reacts to kicker Cairo Santos' game-sealing, 58-yard field goal against the Patriots.
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