Perfect in finale

Santos was successful on field-goal attempts of 36 and 45 yards and also drilled both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-32 loss to the Falcons.

Analysis: Santos proved to be the cure for what ailed the Buccaneers' kicking game after his Week 11 arrival, making nine of 12 field-goal attempts and all 17 of his extra-point tries across seven games. The 27-year-old now heads into unrestricted free agency, but he would presumably be a strong candidate for return, given Tampa's difficulty in finding stability at the kicking position during general manager Jason Licht's tenure. If Santos does indeed don a Bucs uniform again in 2019, he'll make for a…read more

Solid afternoon in defeat

Santos made field-goal attempts of 37 and 45 yards while misfiring on a 52-yard try in the Buccaneers 27-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. He also drilled both of his extra-point attempts.

Analysis: The 27-year-old's one miss was relatively excusable considering the distance, and Santos had a solid eight-point afternoon overall by making his other four kicks. The five-year veteran is 7-for-10 on field goals and has drilled all 15 of his extra points since joining the Bucs in Week 11. He'll be a serviceable fantasy option once again in the Week 17 finale against the Falcons and likely has done enough to be considered as a leading candidate for the placekicking role in 2019.

Regains confidence in Week 15 loss

Santos made field-goal attempts of 21 and 28 yards and did not have any extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Analysis: Santos had likely prompted at least some concern after missing two field goals in Week 14, but he alleviated those worries to an extent by drilling two makeable tries Sunday. He was shut out of the extra-point category, however, as the Bucs opted to go for two after their lone touchdown of the day. The weather conditions and defensive matchup should both be at least slightly more favorable in a Week 16 matchup versus the Cowboys, which should afford Santos an uptick in scoring opportunities.

First stumbles in new uniform

Santos missed field-goal attempts of 46 and 40 yards while hitting both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 28-14 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Analysis: Santos had enjoyed a perfect first two games in a Buccaneers uniform heading into Sunday, but his unblemished record was sullied fairly early on against the Saints. Santos' early-second-quarter 46-yard attempt hit the right upright, while his 40-yard try to end Tampa's first drive of the second half went wide right altogether. The veteran kicker at least did maintain his perfect tally on extra points, but given the team's struggles to find consistency at the kicker position in recent seasons,…read more

Keeps rolling in Week 13 win

Santos drilled his sole field-goal attempt from 35 yards and also connected on all three extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 24-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Analysis: Santos continued his flawless streak to open his Buccaneers career, as he's now 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-11 on extra-point tries over his first three games in Tampa. Granted, the 27-year-old has yet to be tested from distance, as the longest of Santos' three field-goal attempts has come from just 41 yards. Nevertheless, the stability he's brought to the position since taking over for Chandler Catanzaro has been noticeable, and he should continue enjoying a fair share of scoring…read more

Keeps ledger flawless in win

Santos nailed field-goal attempts of 41 and 39 yards as well as both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 27-9 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Analysis: So far so good for Santos in a Tampa uniform, as he made good on his pair of field-goal tries with the Bucs while also remaining perfect on extra points. If the veteran can maintain a similar caliber of performance moving forward, he'll be one of the better fantasy options at his position down the season's stretch run.

Perfect in team debut

Santos did not attempt any field goals and was perfect on all five extra-point attempts in the Buccaneers' 38-35 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Analysis: Santos maximized his opportunities, drilling every extra-point try he was afforded. The veteran kicker has the talent to stabilize the team's placekicking position, considering he brought a respectable 84.1 percent career success rate into Tampa. He'll look to log his first field-goal opportunities in a Week 12 matchup versus the 49ers.

Inks deal with Buccaneers

The Buccaneers signed Santos to a contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: The front office decided to move on after previous placekicker Chandler Catanzaro missed two field goals during Sunday's 16-3 loss to the Redskins. Since serving as the Chiefs' primary kicker from 2014 through 2016, Santos has made just seven appearances between the Chiefs, Bears and Rams the last two seasons, primarily due to spending most of 2017 on injured reserve. Still, in those outings, he nailed nine of 11 field-goal attempts and 19 of 20 point-after tries, which equates to 6.6 points…read more

Cut loose by Rams

The Rams released Santos on Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: On Monday, coach Sean McVay said "there's a chance" Greg Zuerlein (groin) would be able to return from a four-game absence Sunday in San Francisco, according to Simmons. With the release of Santos, who served as the Rams' kicker the past two games, Zuerlein clearly is good to go. Considering Santos knocked through five of six field goals as well as five of six extra points, he likely is on the speed dials of a number of teams around the NFL.

Three field goals Sunday

Santos converted three of four field-goal attempts and made both extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Santos fared well in his second game of the season, although he wasn't able to convert a 47-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter, his first miss of the season. Sean McVay already mentioned there is a chance Greg Zuerlein (groin) is able to return this week, according to Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site. Santos has done a nice job filling in for Zuerlein and could potentially find himself on another roster should his time with the Rams come to an end in the near future.

Set to kick Week 6

Santos is likely to handle kicking duties for the Rams on Sunday against the Broncos after coach Sean McVay said Wednesday that Greg Zuerlein (groin) is, "probably another week away" from returning, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: Santos converted two field goals and all three extra points in Sunday's win over the Seahawks in his first game with the Rams. The altitude at Denver provides an added bonus for Santos, who remains an appealing fantasy option as the fill-in kicker for the best offense in the NFL.

Perfect in Rams debut

Santos hit two field goals and converted his three extra-point attempts during Sunday's 33-31 win over Seattle.

Analysis: While Santos' fantasy value and tenure kicking for the Rams may be fleeting, he's definitely worth a look in most settings while Greg Zuerlein (groin) is on the shelf. After Sunday's solid showing, Santos has connected on 92 of 109 field goals (84.4 percent) dating back to his rookie season in 2014.

Serving as Week 5 kicker

Santos will handle the Rams' kicking duties Sunday against the Seahawks after coach Sean McVay announced Wednesday that Greg Zuerlein (groin) wasn't ready to return to game action, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

Analysis: The Rams signed Santos on Tuesday to replace Sam Ficken, who was cut after converting on only one of his three field-goal attempts while replacing Zuerlein the past two weeks. McVay expressed optimism early in the week that Zuerlein might be available by Sunday, but that enthusiasm was dampened when the Rams added Santos to the roster. Assuming Zuerlein progresses as anticipated, Santos' stay with Los Angeles could be limited to just one game, but the Rams' prodigious offense will make Santos…read more

Signs with Rams

Santos signed with the Rams on Tuesday.

Analysis: Santos is seen as an upgrade over Sam Ficken, who was waived earlier Tuesday. Santos made a name for himself in the league during his time with the Chiefs from 2014-17, when he made 84.8 percent of his kicks. He is expected to be a temporary kicker for the Rams while All-Pro Greg Zuerlein is sidelined with a groin injury.

Will be released

The Jets will release Santos (groin) on Wednesday now that he's fully healthy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Santos couldn't stay healthy enough during the evaluation period to make his case for a 53-man spot, so his run with the Jets will come to a close. He will be free to latch on with another team.

Likely done in New York

Santos (groin) appears to have fallen out of the Jets' kicker competition, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.

Analysis: With Santos hindered by yet another groin injury, the Jets claimed Jason Myers off waivers to compete with Taylor Bertolet. It's probably only a matter of time until the team releases Santos with an injury settlement.

Not expected to play Thursday

Santos (groin) is not expected to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Redskins, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Santos scaled back his participation in practice this week after an ongoing groin issue resurfaced, so it's not surprising to see him being held out of Thursday's outing. Santos remains the favorite to be the Jets' starting kicker, but rookie Taylor Bertolet will take over placekicking duties in his absence.

Sidelined by recurring groin issue

Santos has dialed back his kicking during camp due to a groin issue that has resurfaced from years' past, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Santos hopes to return to the field soon, but no timeline has been placed on that at this point. When healthy, he's likely the favorite to win the Jets' kicking duties, but rookie Taylor Bertolet will attempt to make a name for himself during camp to enter the mix.

Santos faces competition for the Jets' kicking job after the team claimed Nick Rose off waivers from the Chargers on Monday, NJ.com reports.

Analysis: Santos is now presumably past the offseason procedure he underwent to repair a groin muscle injury, so he'll now focus on fending off the challenge that Rose is in line to present. Whichever kicker claims the job will be working behind an offense that averaged just 18.6 points per game last season. Newcomers like wideout Terrelle Pryor and running back Isaiah Crowell could help spur improvements on that front in 2018, but the team's attack is still slated to be directed by 38-year-old Josh…read more

Santos (groin) signed with the Jets on Thursday, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

Analysis: Santos spent time with the Chiefs and Bears last season, converting four of five field-goal attempts and went 14-of-14 extra-point attempts while also dealing with a lingering groin injury.

Santos (groin) required surgery to repair the groin injury that landed him on injured reserve, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis: Santos was only signed to a one-year contract with Chicago, so he's set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year. However, it isn't certain how his recovery from groin surgery will impact the timeline of his free-agent process.

Santos (groin) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Analysis: Santos was released by the Chiefs earlier this season due to his groin problem, which flared up again in Sunday's defeat to the 49ers. Now done for the season, the Bears have signed veteran Mike Nugent to replace the Brazilian.

Bears head coach John Fox said the team may need to find a replacement for Santos, who injured his groin during Sunday's 15-14 loss to the 49ers, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM Chicago reports.

Analysis: With the Bears unable to venture into scoring range after the first quarter, Santos' injury didn't have much impact on Sunday's game. He dealt with a groin injury earlier this season, prompting the Chiefs to place him on injured reserve and eventually release him. The Bears could turn back to Connor Barth, who was released to make room for Santos a few weeks ago.

Santos sustained a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Head coach John Fox indicated post-game that Santos "tweaked his groin", but the injury was never officially announced during the game even though punter Pat O'Donnell began practicing field goals at halftime. The severity of the injury is unclear at this point, so it is unknown if the Bears will need to bring in another kicker.

Santos made one of his two field-goal attempts and did not take an extra point in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Santos started his Bears career by missing a 54-yarder, but later rallied to convert a 38-yard attempt. Although Chicago's offense probably won't afford him as many scoring opportunities as Kansas City's used to, Sunday's matchup against the 49ers at least appears promising.

The Bears signed Santos (groin) to a contract Monday, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis: Santos met with the Bears on Thursday but initially wasn't signed. The team opted to change course at kicker, however, after Connor Barth missed a 46-yard field goal attempt in the waning seconds of Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Lions. While Santos has a strong track record, he's unlikely to produce points at a prolific rate due to his reliance on a lackluster Chicago offense. He was an above-average kicker for Kansas City the past three seasons before being replaced by Harrison Butker after…read more