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Jake Moody didn't enjoy the best set of circumstances leading up to Monday, but the Bears kicker still delivered the game-winning field goal.
A tense clip of Commanders receiver Deebo Samuel and newly minted Bears kicker Jake Moody has resurfaced in the wake of Chicago's victory over Washington on Monday night, which was sealed with a go-ahead field goal from Moody himself.
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Cairo Santos ruled out vs. Saints, setting Jake Moody up for his Chicago Bears encore
For the second game in a row, the Chicago Bears will turn to Jake Moody for their kicking duties. Here's what goes into Moody's encore.
With everything on the line Monday night, Moody knew focus and presence would be key on his game-deciding kick.
Moody, a Northville native who starred for the University of Michigan football team, kicked the game-winning field goal despite only learning on Sunday that he would be filling in for Cario Santos, who injured his quadriceps muscle.
The Chicago Bears are getting back a core special teams player ahead of their matchup against the New Orleans Saints. On Saturday, the team announced they have activated running back Travis Homer from injured reserve.
Swift declared himself good to go against the Saints despite being limited with a groin injury Thursday and Friday. He had 14 carries for 108 yards against the Commanders and caught two balls for 67 yards, including a 55-yard catch-and-run touchdown that ESPN announcer Troy Aikman considered good fortune.
Eddy Piñeiro is riding the crest of a wave since joining the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2 this season. Since replacing Jake Moody as the starting kicker, he has made 87.5% of his extra point attempts and 100% of his field goals, with the latter tied for the best percentage in the NFL.