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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

How Eddy Piñeiro Transformed a Career Lifeline into 49ers History

Eddy Piñeiro may just kick footballs for a living, but his immediate impact on the San Francisco 49ers came at the perfect time. The franchise had to deal with Jake Moody.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 24

How Eddy Piñeiro Transformed a Career Lifeline into 49ers History

Eddy Piñeiro may just kick footballs for a living, but his immediate impact on the San Francisco 49ers came at the perfect time. The franchise had to deal with Jake Moody.

Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 20

Bears vs. Saints Game Balls: Party Like It’s 2018

Everything is coming up in fours this week. The Chicago Bears won their fourth game in a row for the first time since 2018. The Bears defense forced four turnovers.

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Chicago Bears News / Windy City Gridiron / October 18

Chicago Bears Roster Moves: Travis Homer activated, Jake Moody elevated

In case you missed it, the Chicago Bears released defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon yesterday, presumably clearing the way for second-year pro Austin Booker to be activated to the 53-man roster.

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NFL News / Windy City Gridiron / October 17

New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears: 3 Player Props to Play

The Chicago Bears one an epic game on Monday Night Football on the right foot of Jake Moody. It was a great night for the Bears, and it was a great night for the player props, as all three hit on Monday!

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 17

How Eddy Piñeiro is succeeding where Jake Moody failed on the 49ers

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.

Chicago Bears News / The Lead / October 16

Jake Moody’s Redemption Arc in Chicago

On a cold Monday evening, Jake Moody became an unlikely hero. After being promoted from the practice squad to the active roster just days earlier, he calmly nailed four field goals, including a game-clinching 38-yarder in the dying minutes, on Monday night in the Bears’ 25-24 victory against the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 15

Is Jake Moody just a one-hit wonder or the Bears' permanent kicker moving forward?

The Chicago Bears have themselves a three-game winning streak. Do they also have a kicker controversy? In the NFL's quirky world of kickers, teams sometimes go with the hand.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Fantasy Football Week 7 Kicker Rankings: Which PK Should You Start?

Week 7 bye weeks aren't a huge factor for fantasy football lineup curation, and most of the projected starting kickers are familiar faces. However, injuries to Brandon McManus and Cairo Santos create possible one-week replacements off the waiver wire in Lucas Havrisik and Jake Moody, respectively.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 14

Chicago Bears' Ben Johnson makes curious statement on player's future

The Chicago Bears have an important decision to make this week on special teams. The Bears elevated Jake Moody from the practice squad to play the Washington Commanders on “Monday Night Football” as Cairo Santos was sidelined with a quadriceps injury.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / October 14

It's possible the Jake Moody hero story turns out to be a one-and-done chapter for the Bears following win over Commanders

What a moment Week 6 was for Chicago Bears kicker Jake Moody stepping into action on short notice and coming through in a big way for his new team. Moody accounted for 13 points, including the game-winning field goal as time expired, in the team's 25-24 win on "Monday Night Football" while doing so in absolutely awful weather.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Jake Moody leaves Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson reeling from Bears loss

The Washington Commanders were left stunned after a 25–24 loss to the Chicago Bears, a defeat sealed by kicker Jake Moody’s cold-blooded game-winner. No one captured that heartbreak better than part-owner Magic Johnson.

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 14

2025 NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Bears' epic win proves they're playoff contenders

As soon as the ball kicked by Jake Moody sailed through the uprights at Northwest Stadium, sealing a breakthrough win for the Chicago Bears against the Washington Commanders, a new NFC rivalry was born.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Bears pull off feat never done since 1926, when they were also involved

The Chicago Bears had an incredible win on Monday Night Football. Chicago beat Washington 25-24 thanks to a last-second field goal by kicker Jake Moody.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Bears’ Caleb Williams admits he had no idea who Jake Moody was when Chicago signed him

The Chicago Bears’ Monday Night Football win over the Washington Commanders delivered one of the season’s most unexpected storylines and a new hero. Just

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 14

Chicago Bears K Jake Moody makes strong statement after game-winner

The most important player on the field for the Chicago Bears in Week 6 wasn’t on the 53-man roster. With Cairo Santos battling a quadriceps injury, the

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Last-second reversal: Bears flip '24 script, edge Commanders

Jake Moody kicked a 38-yard field goal as time expired and the visiting Chicago Bears upset the Washington Commanders 25-24 on Monday night. Moody, elevated from the practice squad Monday after Chicago ruled out Cairo Santos (quad injury), hit four of his five field-goal attempts in his first game on the Bears' active roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14

'MNF' takeaways: Jake Moody plays hero for Bears in walk-off win over Commanders

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Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 13

Bears kicking situation takes a reported turn for the worse

Jake Moody could very well be kicking and doing more than kicking off for the Bears against the Washington Commanders. Elevated by standard elevation from the practice squad earlier Monday, the former 49ers kicker is more than a "precaution," according to a report by Brad Biggs of the Tribune.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 13

Chicago Bears team captain put on notice hours before MNF game

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos has been dealing with a right thigh injury since the team returned from the bye week to prepare for Monday Night’s showdown against the Washington Commanders.

Chicago Bears News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 13

Bears Elevate Two Including K Jake Moody

The Chicago Bears announced they have elevated K Jake Moody and DT Jonathan Ford from the practice squad to the active roster. Courtney Cronin says Bears

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 12

Former 49ers kicker Jake Moody joins Bears

Former San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody wasn't out of work for long. Just three days after being waived, the former third-round draft pick has signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 10

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9

Report: 49ers signing Eddy Piñeiro to replace Jake Moody

The San Francisco 49ers are adding veteran kicker Eddy Piñeiro to their active roster, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, following the waiving of Jake Moody on Tuesday.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / September 9

49ers had no choice but to move on from their embattled kicker

After a Week 1 win in Seattle, where he one made one out of his three field goal attempts, a move had to be made by the organization.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 9

Report: 49ers waiving kicker Jake Moody after continued struggles

The Jake Moody era in Santa Clara appears to be coming to an end. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the San Francisco 49ers are waiving the former third-round draft pick after his struggles carried over into the 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 9

49ers to waive struggling kicker

He underperformed in the 49ers’ regular-season opener against the Seahawks, with a 27-yard field goal clanging off the left upright and another attempt from 36 yards getting blocked.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / September 8

49ers 'looking into' kicker options amid Jake Moody's struggles

The San Francisco 49ers are weighing their options at kicker after Jake Moody's struggles carried over into Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Moody connected on just one of his three field-goal attempts, leaving valuable points off the board in a tight divisional matchup.