Bears Edge Commanders in Primetime Thriller as Moody Nails Winning FG
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Chicago Bears beat the Washington Commanders 25-24 in a primetime thriller, sealed by Jake Moody's 38-yard field goal as time expires.
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Jake Moody (born November 23, 1999) is an American professional football placekicker currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Michigan, where he was a standout kicker, earning All-American honors twice and winning the prestigious Lou Groza Award in 2021, given annually to the nation’s top collegiate placekicker. Moody set several records at Michigan, including most field goals in a single game and achieving a career-long 59-yard field goal[2][3][4]. Moody was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (99th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft, making him one of the few kickers selected within the top 100 picks in recent NFL history. This marked a notable achievement as kickers are rarely drafted so high. He was part of a rare kicker and punter tandem drafted the same year from Michigan[2]. After beginning his professional career with the 49ers, Moody joined the Chicago Bears practice squad in 2023. When Bears’ veteran kicker Cairo Santos was injured, Moody was elevated to the active roster. In his debut for the Bears, Moody made a strong impression by kicking four of five field goals, including a game-winning 38-yard field goal against the Washington Commanders. This performance set a Bears record for most field goals in a debut game and earned widespread praise for his composure under pressure[1][6][7]. Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 210 pounds, Moody is known for his calm demeanor and reliability in high-pressure situations. As of 2025, he remains a key special teams player for the Chicago Bears, continuing to build his professional career after a decorated college tenure[4][5].
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