With the then-undefeated 49ers about to attempt a potential game-winning field goal Sunday, the Cleveland Browns needed a miracle.
And they got it. Jake Moody's 41-yard kick sailed wide right of the uprights -- the rookie kicker's second miss of the day -- and Cleveland walked away with a 19-17 victory that shattered San Francisco's perfect 5-0 record.
After the game, Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper said the win reinforced his faith after his sideline prayers were answered.
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"That was on God, 100 percent," Cooper told reporters at Cleveland Browns Stadium after the game (h/t News 5 Cleveland's Camryn Justice). "I talked to a couple of guys after the game because I for sure was praying that he missed it. I don't generally do that, but we needed that one, man. I had to do what I had to do, and I talked to a couple guys ... they all said the same thing, so that definitely strengthened my faith if I'm being 100 percent honest."
Despite less-than-ideal conditions and injuries to key players including Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams, the 49ers had a chance to win the game up until the final seconds. Moody took accountability for the missed kick, telling reporters after the loss "it sucks" while expressing hope he'll have a chance to make up for it in the future.
And while 49ers players might have been praying for the opposite outcome on their own sideline, they have their teammate's back.
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"For a guy that just got here, having all my teammates tell me, keep my head up, give me a high-five, and a pat on the back that was pretty cool,” Moody said. “I really appreciate all that. Especially them putting their trust in me to make a kick.”