San Francisco’s Week 1 spotlight was supposed to be on Jake Moody, but the opener quickly became about the unit beneath him. Moody pushed a 27-yard attempt off the upright, drawing stunned looks from Shanahan and a chorus of questions from fantasy managers about SF’s kicking stability. A blocked 36-yarder later, and Moody’s job—and the 49ers’ special-teams overhaul—hang in the balance as Jake Tonges rescued a late drive for a 17-13 win over Seattle.

Seattle’s return game and a muffed punt by Skyy Moore kept the Seahawks within reach, and Cody White’s 36-yard kickoff return kept the scoreboard ticking. Moody finally converted in the fourth, but the day underscored how much SF’s special-teams staff—Brant Boyer and crew—will shape Week 1 outcomes and fantasy value in a foggy start to the season.

San Francisco’s Week 1 WR plan is in flux as injuries thin the corps, but the 49ers still appear set to roll five receivers against Seattle. Jauan Jennings is the likely Week 1 starter if he’s active, paired with Ricky Pearsall to form the outside duo with Marquez Valdes-Scantling as the likely third weapon. Russell Gage, Skyy Moore, Robbie Chosen and Malik Turner joined late and could see snaps depending on practice reps and special-teams considerations. Projections place Pearsall at roughly 55 snaps (92% of the offense), Jennings around 47 (78%), MVS at 18 (30%), Gage at 14 (23%), and Moore at 8 (13%), giving fantasy managers a clear sense of allocation.

Expect a five-WR rotation, with the 49ers leaning on Pearsall and Jennings as the safest floor options if Jennings suits up. Gage and MVS provide upside if elevated for depth, while Moore’s role could be situational early. Injuries to Aiyuk (PUP) and Cowing (IR) compress the target tree, making Week 1 a test of Shanahan’s fluid approach and the newcomers’ ability to quickly mesh with Brock Purdy. The Seahawks bear watching as Seattle’s defense looks to slow a suddenly deep group that could produce uneven but exploitable Fantasy points in a high-variance opener.

Jauan Jennings returned to San Francisco practice and landed an adjusted contract that could pay up to 10.5 million this season, boosted by 3 million in play-time incentives. The 2020 seventh-rounder posted strong 2024 numbers (77 catches, 975 yards, 6 TDs) and stepped up when Aiyuk was sidelined. With Deebo Samuel traded to Washington, Jennings is set to anchor Week 1, joined by Pearsall and a reshaped group.

Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling were added, while Aiyuk works back from injury. The WR corps around Brock Purdy now looks different, and fantasy managers will eye Jennings’ role and the others’ upside as SF begins 2025 with an adjusted, incentive-heavy ceiling.

Jennings’ Week 1 status is uncertain as calf issues linger, with Lynch saying progress but no clear timeline for a return. San Francisco’s WR room is thin to start the season, especially with Brandon Aiyuk on the PUP list. The 49ers shuffled depth by adding Marquez Valdes-Scantling and trading for Skyy Moore, while Jennings’ ongoing contract pursuit adds a layer of drama to the fantasy picture.

Sea­son-opening questions center on how SF distributes targets behind Kittle and in a run-first attack. Robinson and Moore join the mix as Week 1 low-cost, high-upside options if Jennings is limited or out. The juxtaposition of contract chatter and calf rehab shapes a volatile but potentially fruitful fantasy floor for SF’s pass game.