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49ers Edge Seahawks as Jake Moody’s Misses and Blocked Kick Put Special Teams Under Fire

The performance renewed scrutiny of San Francisco’s choice to retain the third-year kicker following a contested preseason competition.

San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Jake Moody reacts after making a field goal during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks,
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Overview

  • San Francisco beat Seattle 17-13 after backup tight end Jake Tonges caught the go-ahead touchdown and Nick Bosa recovered a late fumble.
  • Jake Moody clanked an early field-goal try off the upright from the 27-yard line, a short attempt that set the tone for a rough day.
  • Moody later had a 36-yard kick blocked on a drive where the 49ers sought the tying points.
  • Kyle Shanahan’s sideline reaction circulated widely as he told Fox’s Pam Oliver he had “no words” following the initial miss.
  • The outing followed the team’s decision to keep Moody over veteran Greg Joseph and came after a special-teams overhaul under new coordinator Brant Boyer.