Bears K Cairo Santos named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

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(670 The Score) Bears kicker Cairo Santos on Wednesday was recognized as the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after connecting on all four of his field-goal attempts during the team's 33-14 win over the Patriots on Monday night.

Santos connected on field goals from 42, 23, 38 and 50 yards during the win at Gillette Stadium. He has hit on 17 consecutive field-goal attempts and is 11-of-11 to start this season.

This marks the second time Santos has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, as he also did it in Week 6 of the 2020 season.

The Bears (3-4) take on the Cowboys (5-2) on Sunday in Dallas.

Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.

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