When Jake Moody, signed off the street by the Chicago Bears just weeks after being released by the San Francisco 49ers, lined up for a 38-yard field goal as the clock hit zero, the tension in the air went far beyond the scoreboard. This wasn’t just a kick to decide a game; it was a chance at redemption, an opportunity for Moody to silence doubt and rewrite the narrative of his NFL career. After the chaotic win, Moody was asked about his rocky transition from the NFC West to the Windy City. “It’s always good to have a fresh start, you know,” Moody said. “And I always believed in myself. Believed in my teammates.”

Chicago had rallied from a brutal 24-16 fourth-quarter deficit, only securing their chance because Washington’s offense decided to give up a key possession. It was Washi

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