Bears kicker tries to trip Packers receiver after sideline collision

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 03:43 · Archive

Bears kicker Cairo Santos attempted to trip Packers receiver Matthew Golden during their 31-7 clash.

The Packers defeated the Bears 31-7 at Lambeau Field in a heated division match. During the game, Packers receiver Matthew Golden returned a punt 17 yards and ran out of bounds on the Chicago sideline. Still at full speed, he collided with a Bears coach, who was knocked over by the blindside hit.

Moments later, as Golden returned to the field, Bears kicker Cairo Santos extended his leg in an apparent attempt to trip the wideout. The incident was caught on camera and went viral on social media, with fans debating which action was more questionable. No flags were thrown for either incident.

After the game, Golden addressed what happened, confirming that Santos did attempt to trip him. 'Yeah, he did. He did. But it's all good. I ain't got nothing to say to him,' Golden said. The 23-year-old had a strong performance overall, recording 123 receiving yards on six catches. Santos, meanwhile, missed his only field goal attempt but made his one extra point.

How it is being reported

• Bears kicker goes viral after trying to trip Packers receiver who decked Chicago coach on sidelineMatthew Golden crashed into a Bears coach on the NFC North sideline, and Cairo Santos' attempted trip in response quickly went viral after the rout.Fox News · 13 Oct, 03:18
• Bears kicker Cairo Santos attempted cheap shot on Packers’ Matthew Golden as rivalry heats upA tense moment between Packers receiver Matthew Golden and Bears kicker Cairo Santos was caught on camera.New York Post · 12 Oct, 20:59

In this story: Cairo Santos · Matthew Golden · Green Bay Packers · Chicago Bears · Lambeau Field

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