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49ers Reaffirm Jake Moody as Kicker After Preseason Surge

Team leaders say internal evaluations show progress that warrants keeping the third-year pick.

Overview

  • John Lynch echoed Kyle Shanahan’s public support, saying Moody had a really good preseason and that doubts linger until he puts last year behind him.
  • Moody went 5-for-6 against the Raiders, capped by a 59-yard game-winner, which Shanahan cited as evidence of offseason improvement.
  • He missed a point-after attempt in the preseason finale versus the Chargers, a mistake the staff acknowledged without wavering on the decision.
  • Moody won a camp competition over veteran Greg Joseph, who was released when injuries created roster pressures at other positions.
  • The team concedes Moody’s late-2024 slump—6-for-12 on field goals over his final six games—but maintains confidence based on recent work and preseason results.