Overview

• In Wednesday’s session at Levi’s Stadium, incumbents Jake Moody and veteran Greg Joseph each made field goals from 28, 33, 41 and 46 yards, resulting in a deadlock.
• Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer has reshaped the unit’s personnel and is conducting the head-to-head duel without prior loyalty to either kicker.
• Coach Kyle Shanahan has adopted a risk-averse philosophy that treats each kick as a potential game-defining moment rather than alternating kickers by default.
• All-Pro pass rusher Nick Bosa and other team leaders gathered to watch the competition, highlighting its importance within the organization.
• The 49ers will continue alternating kicking reps in practices and preseason games before naming their Week 1 placekicker.