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Bears defeat Patriots 30-24 with Santos' career-long field goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 5:47 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Bears defeat Patriots 30-24 with Santos' career-long field goal

Summary

The Chicago Bears edged the New England Patriots 30-24 at Soldier Field on Thursday Night Football. Kicker Cairo Santos sealed the game with a career-long 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, extending Chicago's lead to nine points. Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged Santos' growth since their time with the Tennessee Titans, where Santos was previously cut. Despite Santos' struggles prior to this game, including a miss, he delivered when it counted. The Patriots will attempt to regroup next week against the Miami Dolphins in Week 8.

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By the Numbers

•Bears improve to 30-24 at Soldier Field
•Cairo Santos kicks a 58-yard field goal
•Mike Vrabel reflects on Santos' career growth
•Patriots face Dolphins next in Week 8
•Santos contributed despite recent struggles

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5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Why Patriots’ Mike Vrabel wasn’t surprised by Cairo Santos calling game with career-long FG

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Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots came up short at Soldier Field as they fell 30-24 to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. Kicker Cairo Santos helped ice the game for the Bears with a career-long 58-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to put Chicago up by nine points. Vrabel has some history with Cairo during their time with the […] The post Why Patriots’ Mike Vrabel wasn’t surprised by Cairo Santos calling game with career-long FG appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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