After Shining with Game-Winning Kick for Thrilling Bears Victory, Former 49ers Kicker Jake Moody Sends 6-Word Message to San Francisco
Landover, Maryland – October 14, 2025
When the ball left Jake Moody’s foot and sailed through the uprights in the heavy rain at FedExField, everything seemed to stop for a few seconds. The whistle blew. Chicago Bears win 25–24. But for Moody, it was not just a victory – it was the moment closing a long journey of belief and gratitude.
Just minutes after the game, when asked about his emotions, Moody smiled lightly, looked straight into the camera and said slowly:
“I never stopped believing in myself.”
That statement did not contain resentment or challenge – it contained the calm of a person who had experienced injury, stood up, and continued to believe in the path he chose.
Moody was once selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the NFL Draft 2023. He started full of promise but also had to face great pressure and expectations in a team always aiming for perfection. When the 49ers parted ways with him after the 2024 season, many thought it was the end. But for Jake, it was just a new beginning.
“The 49ers taught me many things – about professionalism, discipline and how to endure pressure,” he shared. “After leaving, I trained relentlessly, carrying the lessons that San Francisco gave me. I never saw it as failure. I saw it as the place starting the journey to become the person I am today.”
Tonight’s 38-yard kick not only helped the Bears win – it was also a wordless letter sent to San Francisco, where he once grew, once stumbled and learned to stand up.
For 49ers fans, that moment did not make them sad, but made them proud – because seeing a son of the Faithful continue to shine, carrying the resilient spirit they always cherish.
