MOODY MADNESS - Chicago Bears 25, Washington Commanders 24
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Jake Moody goes from no job to kicking a winning field goal for the Bears against the Commanders
Jake Moody lifted the Chicago Bears to their third consecutive win by making a 38-yard field goal on the final play against the Washington Commanders.
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NFL world reacts to Commanders' gifting the Bears a win
After Daniels fumbled, Washington never saw the ball again before kicker Jake Moody's 38-yard game-winning field goal. Turnovers were the name of the game for the Commanders. Washington turned it over three times, with Chicago scoring off each turnover. The first turnover came on a Daniels' interception in the red zone, something he never does.
The Bears had a double-digit lead on the Commanders and squandered it thanks to a combination of blown coverages, settling for field goals over touchdowns, penalties and overall sloppy play. But this time,
Bears WR DJ Moore returned to Monday's game after an injury but was later taken by ambulance to a hospital. Here's the latest on his condition.
QB Caleb Williams says Bears proved something to themselves with 'extremely fun' win over Commanders
The Commanders were up 24-22 and closing in on victory when Daniels fumbled a handoff at the Bears’ 44-yard line. The turnover opened the door for a winning drive, powered primarily by running back D’Andre Swift, and the Bears took it on Jake Moody’s 38-yard field goal with no time left.
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Ben Johnson-Commanders coaching saga: Revisiting how Bears coach spurned Washington before Dan Quinn hire
Bears coach Ben Johnson nearly became the Commanders' head coach before the franchise was forced to pivot to Dan Quinn.
The Bears did not activate Austin Booker or Travis Homer off IR vs. the Commanders and they elevated Jake Moody and Jonathan Ford.
Without those two receivers, the Commanders will rely heavily on Deebo Samuel, who himself is battling injuries and is officially questionable for Monday night. Zach Ertz is their only other reliable pass catcher, but Chicago's highly paid linebackers should be able to keep him in check.