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September 7, 2025
49ers pull out thrilling late win despite special teams' disaster clas
Gabe Lehman
SFGATE
49ers pull out thrilling late win despite special teams' disaster clas

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.

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