Cairo Santos had a brutal game for the Titans, missing all four of his field goal attempts in a loss that might’ve been winnable otherwise. It started with a 50-yarder that went wide left, which coaches and fans might tolerate. But then he missed a 36-yard chip shot wide right. Teammates tried to stay supportive, patting his helmet, but head coach Mike Vrabel didn’t hide his frustration.
Things only got worse. His third attempt was low and ugly, leaving him 0-for-3. The broadcast noted it looked like a tipped ball, but it wasn’t. Just a bad kick. By the time Santos lined up for a 53-yarder in the fourth quarter, he had already missed left, right, and short. He went back to missing left again, sealing a disastrous 0-for-4 day. Vrabel looked furious, and Santos looked defeated.
Wide receiver Corey Davis gave him some support on the sideline, but the damage was done. The next day, the Titans cut Santos. He became the latest reminder of how unforgiving the NFL can be for kickers.