Bears kicker Cairo Santos misses key field goal against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
In the ongoing Thursday night NFL game, Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos missed a crucial 53-yard field goal attempt against the New England Patriots. The miss, which hit the crossbar, stirred memories of the infamous "Double Doink" from a previous playoff game. Despite the miss, Santos later redeemed himself with a 58-yard field goal, extending the Bears' lead just before the end of the game. Reactions from fans poured in, criticizing Santos' performance and referencing past kicking troubles for the team.
- •Cairo Santos missed a 53-yard field goal attempt in the game.
- •His miss hit the crossbar, reminiscent of the Double Doink.
- •Santos later kicked a career-long 58-yard field goal.
- •Fans are reacting critically to Santos' performance.
- •The Bears' defense managed to stop the Patriots after the miss.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — NFL world reacts to Bears kicker Cairo Santos' doink vs. Patriots
"Bears kicker Cairo Santos had a single doink versus the Patriots, and it caused quite the reaction, especially from Chicago fans.
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