Cairo Santos Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Cairo Santos
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, Chicago Bears

Age: 33
Weight: 175 lbs
Height: 5' 8"
College: Tulane

ADP: 262
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	XP	FG
58	16	14

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by Andy Rioux

· Sep 11, 2014 · 6:29 PM EDT

KC K Cairo Santos - Week 2, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 – Cairo Santos at Denver Broncos
Cairo Santos did not begin his NFL career on a positive note. Santos was wide on one field goal try and finished with just four points as the Chiefs struggled, losing 26-10 to the Tennessee Titans. Worse for Santos, the player Kansas City cut to make room for him, Ryan Succop, thrived in his first game with the Titans. Another down week could be Cairo’s destiny as the Chiefs are expected to struggle against the powerful Broncos.

by Andy Rioux

· Sep 04, 2014 · 5:12 PM EDT

KC K Cairo Santos - Week 1, 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 – Cairo Santos vs. Tennessee Titans
After beating out Ryan Succop, former Tulane kicker Cairo Santos will make his NFL debut Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Without Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs could struggle to score touchdowns, but will probably find themselves in scoring range somewhat frequently thanks to the efforts of all-world running back Jamaal Charles. If you are a Matt Prater owner or find yourself unhappy with the kicker you drafted, Santos is worth a look, albeit behind the likes of fellow newcomers Nate Freese and Brandon McManus.

by Andy Rioux

· Aug 31, 2014 · 2:39 PM EDT

KC K Cairo Santos - 2014 Fantasy Football Outlook

In their final round of cuts, the Kansas City Chiefs opted to waive veteran kicker Ryan Succop, saving some costs and also ridding themselves of an inconsistent player. In place of Succop, the Chiefs will go with Cairo Santos. Originally a native of Brazil, Santos came to Florida as a foreign exchange student and developed strong enough kicking abilities to land a scholarship to Tulane. He thrived in New Orleans, earning the Lou Groza Award as college football’s top placekicker in 2012. Will he thrive in Kansas City?

Fantasy Upside
Santos has the leg strength needed to succeed. In his senior season, he drilled a 56-yard field goal in a 31-14 victory over Louisiana-Monroe and a 51-yard try in a 24-15 triumph over Louisiana Tech. He is part of a Kansas City squad that is no longer a pushover, as the Chiefs went from 2-14 in 2012 to 11-5 and a wild card spot in 2013. They also showed a lot of offensive growth late in the year.

Fantasy Downside
Although the Chiefs are a better team and can score some points, they will not be confused with an offensive powerhouse. Succop finished in the middle-of-the-pack last year. Kansas City faces a challenging schedule. Santos needs to start strong or the Chiefs may contemplate other alternatives.

Bottom Line
Unproven kickers for unspectacular offenses are not adored by fantasy owners. Maybe Santos will surprise and be useful at times this year, but needs to start out on the waiver wire.