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Bears Kicker Appears to Try to Trip Packers Returner on Sideline

The unpenalized act drew wide attention on video and raised questions about sideline conduct in the NFL's oldest rivalry.

Overview

  • During the Week 5 game on Oct. 11 at Lambeau Field, Packers returner Matthew Golden ran along the Bears sideline after a 17‑yard punt return and knocked over a Chicago staff member.
  • As Golden moved back toward the field, Bears kicker Cairo Santos appeared to stick his foot out in what video and social clips show as an attempted trip.
  • Golden loudly protested the move but the exchange did not escalate on the field and no penalty was called on the play.
  • Coverage noted that Santos later missed a 43‑yard field‑goal attempt in the second half while the Packers went on to a 31‑7 win.
  • Reporters and fans framed the moment as an example of rivalry‑driven physicality and unsportsmanlike behavior with no league discipline reported in the published coverage.