Baltimore Baltimore Ravens kicker Jake Moody (45) kicks a field goal in the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium.
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The Baltimore Ravens are not just integrating a new quarterback during Thursday night's home matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. They are also trying out a new kicker. With Tyler Loop now on injured reserve, head coach Jesse Minter is trusting Jake Moody to show off his big leg. The former third-round draft pick and All-American with Michigan is competing in his first NFL game since last January. He is maximizing this opportunity, at least so far.
Moody put the Ravens on the scoreboard via a 53-yard field goal midway through the first quarter. The 26-year-old has eaten a ton of humble pie over the last few seasons, but he is ready to start anew in Charm City. Given the limitations that undrafted third-string QB Joe Fagnano is already facing in this prime-time AFC showdown, Moody instantly becomes one of Baltimore's most important weapons.
Jake Moody NAILS the 53-yard field goal in his first game as a Raven 👏
Jaguars lead is now 7-3 early in the 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/RPFB8lkyyn
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 6, 2026
The Ravens have future Hall of Fame running back Derrick Henry and dynamic wide receiver Zay Flowers at their disposal, but without Lamar Jackson, they are only so effective. Unless Fagnano stuns the world, long field goals may have to be the norm. Even when Jacoby Brissett takes snaps under center, manufacturing offense will not come easy.
The reemerging Jake Moody must stay sharp. The two-time Big Ten Kicker of the Year, who joined Baltimore's practice squad at the end of August, is hoping to leave his San Francisco scuffles in the past. Despite performing competently on both the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, Moody has struggled to inspire the level of faith that he did upon entering the league in 2023. Perhaps that will soon change.
The 53-yard FG remains the Ravens' only source of points at time of print.