The walk-off field goal — set up by cornerback Nahshon Wright’s fumble recovery with 3:07 left in the game and a 36-yard drive by the offense — was just one of the four field goals Moody made on Monday Night Football. His four makes equaled a franchise record for most field goals made in a debut, matching Jeff Jaeger who did so in Week 4 of the 1996 season.

Moody hit field goals from 47 and 48 yards on the Bears’ first two offensive possessions before making a 41-yarder with 8:09 left in the third quarter. At the start of the fourth quarter, Moody attempted a go-ahead 48-yard field goal, but the kick was blocked.

Before lining up for the game-winner, his next and only other attempt following the block, Moody gave himself a simple message: “You’re only as good as your next kick,” which allowed him as smooth of a recovery as possible.

“Such a cool story,” Daly said. “So happy for Jake. He’s obviously been in this league for a couple years now, but for him to be able to come in here with a couple weeks notice and be able to get the job done … Obviously the kick before wasn’t pretty. I look at myself on that one. I’ve got to do a better job with protection in the left ‘A’ gap.

“For all of us to bounce back and persevere, not only on the special teams, but also the team as a whole that we were able to persevere and find a way to get a win.”

The Bears’ victory in Washington marks a three-game winning streak and their second straight game decided on a field goal attempt. Against the Raiders Sept. 28, the Bears won thanks a blocked field goal by cornerback Josh Blackwell.

Being on the opposite side of the field-goal attempt Monday night, yet still coming out on top, provided the Bears an added layer of excitement.

“It just shows that we’re resilient,” Odeyingbo said. “We’re gonna fight to the end on the very last play. Whether we’re kicking the last field goal or they’re kicking the last field goal, we’re gonna find a way to make that game-winning play and come home with a win.”

Moody’s dramatic Bears debut ended with a postgame locker room celebration and a game ball delivered by Johnson.

Between the various postgame on-field and locker room festivities, Moody became acclimated to his new teammates in the best way possible. Still, he’ll probably be conducting more introductions all week long.

“I’m glad to be on the team, glad to be a part of this,” Moody said. “I can’t wait to formally meet everybody else at some point.”