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. Even hours after the final whistle, Johnson posted on X, formerly Twitter, “The Commanders 25-24 loss to the Bears last night was heartbreaking💔.” His simple message, paired with the broken heart emoji, reflected the gut-punch that the entire Commanders locker room felt. For a franchise striving to turn the corner, this defeat hit deep.
Jake Moody, the ex-49ers turned Bears kicker, delivered the blow. He was elevated from the practice squad earlier in the day and stepped in for the injured Cairo Santos. When the game came down to one kick, Moody stayed calm and drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired. The clutch kick silenced the Washington crowd and sealed Chicago’s dramatic win. It was the kind of moment that builds reputations, one young kicker rising while another proud team reeled.
For Magic Johnson, the emotional post was more than frustration. It was disbelief at how quickly the game slipped away. The Commanders had fought back from an early deficit and even led late. Then a costly fumble by quarterback Jayden Daniels set up the Bears’ winning drive. The Commanders’ defense, solid for most of the night, couldn’t stop the clock when it mattered most.
Head coach Dan Quinn called the loss “painful but teachable.” He emphasized that the team must protect the football and finish strong. Still, the heartbreak lingers. The Bears-Commanders clash showed flashes of growth for Washington but also exposed familiar cracks: late-game composure, ball security, and situational awareness.
For Moody and the Bears, the night was a statement. For the Commanders and Magic Johnson, it was a reminder that progress often comes with painful lessons. The question now, how long will this one sting before it fuels a stronger response?
