Who Should I Start? Cairo Santos or Brandon McManus

Monday, October 13, 7:07 PM

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (thigh) has been ruled out for the Week 6 game on Monday night against the Washington Commanders. Santos drew a questionable tag on Saturday despite three full practices this week, and now he has been ruled out. The Bears elevated kicker Jake Moody from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster before the game, so he is in line to make his debut with Chicago on Monday Night Football. The 25-year-old Moody was cut by the San Francisco 49ers after going 1-for-3 in the season opener. Moody's struggles from last year continued in Week 1 in the Bay Area, but now he'll get another shot to prove himself with the Bears, with Santos injured. It could just be a one-week showcase, though, if Santos is ready to kick again for the team's Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints.

Sunday, October 12, 3:13 PM

Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (right quadricep) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was listed as questionable after being a limited participant in practice. McManus tested his injury pregame, but it was ultimately determined that he won't be able to kick on Sunday afternoon. Fourth-year journeyman kicker Lucas Havrisik is active and will be responsible for all field goals and extra points against the Bengals. He hasn't kicked in a regular-season game since 2023 with the Rams, when he went 15-for-20 on field goals and 19-for-22 on extra points.