The Chicago Bears secured a thrilling 25-24 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night, with rookie kicker Jake Moody delivering the game-winning field goal in his first appearance with the team. Moody’s four field goals, including the decisive 38-yard kick with three seconds remaining, helped the Bears improve to 3-2, while the Commanders fell to 3-3.
The game was a high-stakes affair, with both teams trading points throughout. The Bears took an early lead, jumping to a 13-0 advantage in the first half. Moody was in excellent form, nailing two field goals early in the game and setting up a touchdown by Caleb Williams. However, the Commanders fought back, with quarterback Jayden Daniels throwing a 22-yard touchdown pass to Chris Moore and then leading an eight-play, 25-yard drive that concluded with a Matt Gay field goal.
Despite the Commanders’ efforts, Moody’s third field goal in the game extended Chicago’s lead, only for Daniels to rally the Commanders with two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Daniels found Luke McCaffrey for a 33-yard touchdown and then connected with Zach Ertz for a 6-yard score. Washington briefly took the lead, but the Bears quickly responded with a 55-yard touchdown run by D’Andre Swift, putting Chicago up by two points.
The Bears’ defense also played a key role, recording three takeaways. Meanwhile, Mojo’s performance continued, and he was on point with his field-goal attempts, despite one getting blocked. His final kick of the night, however, was the one that made the difference, sealing the Bears’ win. Moody’s performance also etched his name into the Bears’ record books, as he became the first player in team history to make four field goals in a debut, according to ESPN.
Williams, the Bears’ quarterback, finished the game with 252 passing yards and a touchdown, completing passes to eight different receivers. Swift contributed significantly with 108 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Daniels led Washington with 211 passing yards and three touchdowns, despite a costly interception. The game’s final moments were a testament to the players’ composure under pressure, with Moody delivering the critical kick at the end of the fourth quarter to ensure the Bears’ victory.