Cairo Santos Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 34
- Height / weight
- 5'8", 173 lb
- Experience
- 13th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 8.7
- Pos rank
- K13
- Rostered
- 8%
Week 4 vs. Jets, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET
Cairo Santos Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
8.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Cairo Santos's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust.
- Week 1, Win,at CAR,12.0,K6
- Week 2, Loss,vs MIN,4.0,K27
- Week 3, Win,vs PHI,10.0,K13
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs NYJ,
- Week 5, Oct 11,at GB,
- Week 6, Oct 18,at ATL,
- Week 7, Oct 22,vs NE,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Cairo Santos?
Santos is averaging 8.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K13, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Caleb Williams.
His best week was K6 in Week 1 at the Panthers (12.0 points); his worst, K27 in Week 2 against the Vikings (4.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Santos ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Cairo Santos 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Panthers | W 59–37 | 12.0 | K6 |
| 2 | vs Vikings | L 3–9 | 4.0 | K27 |
| 3 | vs Eagles | W 27–7 | 10.0 | K13 |
| Total | 2–1 | 26.0 | K13 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Cairo Santos Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Cairo Santos in Week 4?
Cairo Santos is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 against the Jets, as the K13 in PPR total points this season (8.7 a game). Get the start/sit call for Santos.
How many fantasy points is Cairo Santos averaging in 2026?
Cairo Santos is averaging 8.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 26.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 10.0 points.
Where does Cairo Santos rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Cairo Santos ranks K13 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Cairo Santos's fantasy football role?
Cairo Santos is the Bears' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Cairo Santos been in fantasy football this season?
Cairo Santos has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.2 points around his 8.7-point average.
What is Cairo Santos's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Cairo Santos's floor has been 4.0 PPR points (Week 2, K27) and his ceiling 12.0 (Week 1, K6). His median week has been 10.0 points. See Santos's full game log.
Cairo Santos Stats 2026
8.7
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Cairo Santos career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 8.7 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127.0 | 8.5 | K17 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.0 | 6.1 | K25 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153.0 | 9.0 | K3 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.0 | 6.1 | K27 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111.0 | 6.5 | K20 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 136.0 | 8.5 | K9 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 4.6 | K37 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 6.9 | K32 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 5.0 | K37 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135.0 | 8.4 | K9 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140.1 | 8.8 | K7 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 117.0 | 7.3 | K19 |
| Career | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1256.1 | 7.5 | — |
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Cairo Santos Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Cairo Santos have in 2026?
Cairo Santos has 26.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 8.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K13 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Cairo Santos have this season?
Cairo Santos has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Cairo Santos have this season?
Cairo Santos has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Cairo Santos have this season?
Cairo Santos has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Cairo Santos have this season?
Cairo Santos has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Cairo Santos averaging?
Cairo Santos is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Cairo Santos played in 2026?
Cairo Santos has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Cairo Santos's stats last season?
In 2025, Cairo Santos caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games. That was 127.0 PPR points (8.5 per game), a K17 finish.
What are Cairo Santos's career NFL stats?
Across 13 seasons and 168 games, Cairo Santos has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 1256.1 PPR fantasy points (7.5 per game).
How many touchdowns does Cairo Santos have in his career?
Cairo Santos has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 168 games.
How many career receiving yards does Cairo Santos have?
Cairo Santos has 0 career receiving yards over 13 seasons, on 0 catches.
Cairo Santos Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
8.7
FG made/g
1.3
FG %
80%
XP made/g
3.7
Across 3 games in 2026, Cairo Santos has averaged 1.3 field goals, 3.7 extra points and 8.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Cairo Santos has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 1 against CAR (12.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against MIN (4.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAR14th | W 59-37 | 12.0 | 1/1 | 8/8 | 40 | K6 |
Week 1 · CAR · W 59-37 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | MIN12th | L 3-9 | 4.0 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 50 | K27 |
Week 2 · MIN · L 3-9 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | PHI18th | W 27-7 | 10.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 48 | K13 |
Week 3 · PHI · W 27-7 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One K1 week, one K2 week and one bust. For a kicker ranked K13 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-12 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win vs. Philadelphia
FG 2/2 (long 48). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
FG 1/2 (long 50). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Carolina
FG 1/1 (long 40). XP 8/8.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (8.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New York Jets
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup — Chicago Bears vs New England Patriots
Cairo Santos Game Log 2017
Games played
5
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.0
FG made/g
0.8
FG %
80%
XP made/g
2.8
Across 5 games in 2017, Cairo Santos has averaged 0.8 field goals, 2.8 extra points and 5.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Cairo Santos has finished as a top-12 K in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against PHI (9.0 points); the lowest was Week 12 against PHI (2.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE27th | 6.0 | 0/0 | 6/6 | 0 | K19 |
Week 1 · NE · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | PHI31st | 9.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 39 | K18 |
Week 2 · PHI · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LAC24th | 6.0 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 34 | K21 |
Week 3 · LAC · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PHI31st | 2.0 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 38 | K30 |
Week 12 · PHI · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | SF13th | 2.0 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 0 | K30 |
Week 13 · SF · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2017: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
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Cairo Santos Game Log FAQ
How did Cairo Santos do in his last game?
Cairo Santos scored 10.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Eagles, a 27–7 win, a K13 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Cairo Santos score in his last game?
Cairo Santos scored 10.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Eagles, a K13 finish for the week. That was 1.3 above his season average of 8.7.
How many receiving yards did Cairo Santos have in his last game?
Cairo Santos had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Eagles, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Cairo Santos score in his last game?
Cairo Santos did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Eagles; his 10.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Cairo Santos have in his last game?
Cairo Santos caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Eagles.
What were Cairo Santos's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Vikings, a 9–3 loss, Cairo Santos caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 4.0 PPR points, a K27 finish.
What was Cairo Santos's best game this season?
Cairo Santos's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Panthers: 12.0 PPR points, a K6 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Cairo Santos's worst game this season?
Cairo Santos's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Vikings: 4.0 PPR points, a K27 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Cairo Santos scored a touchdown in this season?
Cairo Santos has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Cairo Santos's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Santos's weekly results from any season from 2014 through 2025.
Latest Cairo Santos News & Updates
Santos solid in win vs. Philadelphia
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
10.0 fantasy points · K13
Santos caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 3–9 vs MIN
Fantasy impact: Negative. Santos struggles vs. Minnesota
4.0 fantasy points · K27 · 4.7 below his 8.7 average
Santos caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 9–3 loss vs. Minnesota.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 59–37 @ CAR
Fantasy impact: Positive. Santos delivers K1 week at Carolina
12.0 fantasy points · K6 · 3.3 above his 8.7 average
Santos caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 59–37 win at Carolina.
Game logOffseasonJuly
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Looks to be No. 1 kicker for 2026 (opens in new tab)
Positioned as the team's top kicking option heading into the 2026 season.
Fantasy take: A depth-chart change: his role drives his value, and the Outlook tab has the full picture.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Bears Teammates News
Updates on Santos's quarterback and target competition.
- Luther Burden: Scores TD on productive night (opens in new tab)Luther Burden, WR. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Ruled out for Monday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Not practicing Saturday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Won't practice Wednesday (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Deemed week-to-week by coach (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Caleb Williams: Avoids major injury, could play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Caleb Williams, QB. 55 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
Around the Bears
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Cairo Santos News FAQ
What is the latest news on Cairo Santos?
The latest Santos update, from September 29: Santos solid in win vs. Philadelphia. Santos caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 27–7 win vs. Philadelphia.
How does the latest Cairo Santos news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 10.0 fantasy points, a K13 finish, 1.3 above his 8.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Has Cairo Santos's role changed?
The latest depth-chart news on Santos: Looks to be No. 1 kicker for 2026 (July 8). Positioned as the team's top kicking option heading into the 2026 season.
Cairo Santos Bio
Cairo Santos is a kicker for the Chicago Bears, where he wears No. 8. Born November 12, 1991, in Limeira, Brazil, he attended St. Joseph's Academy and played college football at Tulane.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014. Since then, Santos played for the Chicago Bears (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2018) and Tennessee Titans (2019) and returned to the Chicago Bears in 2020.
In 169 regular-season games since 2014, he has made 275 of 322 field goals.
Career Timeline
6 stops with 5 teams in 13 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Chicago Bears Current team2020–present, second stint
Tennessee Titans2019
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2018
Los Angeles Rams2018
Chicago Bears2017
Kansas City Chiefs2014–2017
College: Tulane
Transactions
- ContractSigned a four-year, $16 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
- ContractSigned a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears.
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- ReleasedReleased by the Chicago Bears.
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ReleasedReleased by the Tennessee Titans.
- SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
- ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Los Angeles Rams.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
- SignedSigned a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Chicago Bears.
- SignedSigned with the Chicago Bears.
- WaivedWaived by the Kansas City Chiefs after reaching an injury settlement.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs.
- SignedSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs.
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About Cairo Santos: Bio FAQ
How old is Cairo Santos?
Cairo Santos is 34 years old. He was born on November 12, 1991. 2026 is his 13th NFL season.
How tall is Cairo Santos?
Cairo Santos is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 173 pounds, and plays kicker for the Chicago Bears.
How much does Cairo Santos weigh?
Cairo Santos weighs 173 pounds, his listed weight on the Chicago Bears roster. He is listed at 5'8".
What number does Cairo Santos wear?
Cairo Santos wears number 8 for the Chicago Bears. He plays kicker.
What position does Cairo Santos play?
Cairo Santos plays kicker for the Chicago Bears, wearing number 8. 2026 is his 13th season in the NFL.
What team does Cairo Santos play for?
Cairo Santos plays for the Chicago Bears as a kicker. He has been with the Bears since 2020.
Where did Cairo Santos go to college?
Cairo Santos played college football at Tulane, after attending St. Joseph's Academy (FL).
Where is Cairo Santos from?
Cairo Santos went to high school in Florida, at St. Joseph's Academy, before playing college football at Tulane.
When is Cairo Santos's birthday?
Cairo Santos's birthday is November 12. He was born on November 12, 1991 and is 34 years old.
How long has Cairo Santos been in the NFL?
2026 is Cairo Santos's 13th NFL season; he entered the league in 2014. View his career statistics.
What teams has Cairo Santos played for?
Cairo Santos has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears (two stints), Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.
What year did Cairo Santos enter the NFL?
Cairo Santos entered the NFL in 2014. 2026 is his 13th season.