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49ers Weigh Kicker Options After Jake Moody’s Shaky Week 1

Kyle Shanahan backs Moody for now, with evaluations of other kickers underway.

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49ers kicker Jake Moody watches his field goal attempt hit the left upright during the first half Sunday against the Seahawks in Seattle.
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Overview

  • Moody went 1-for-3 in Seattle, missing a 27-yarder and seeing a 36-yard attempt blocked before hitting a game-tying 32-yarder in a 17-13 win.
  • Shanahan said postgame there was "no question" about Moody’s status, then clarified Monday the team is considering workouts or a practice-squad move.
  • Fox’s Pam Oliver reported visible frustration on the sideline after the blocked kick, including two thrown helmets and unhappy players.
  • Locker-room sentiment appears mixed, with cautious comments from Kyle Juszczyk and Fred Warner, public support from Nick Bosa, and an anonymous teammate expressing exasperation.
  • Moody’s job security is under scrutiny after a 2024 downturn (24 of 34 on field goals) and a preseason with competition from Greg Joseph, as local columnists call for a change.