Moody’s situation in San Francisco highlighted the volatility of kicking and the importance of field-position decisions, especially with a struggling interior line that can impact drive outcomes.

Moody’s red-zone miscue loomed large in a Washington thriller, highlighting the fragility of late-game specials.

<p>Moody’s earlier missing field goals are part of the context for Shanahan’s potential intensity; in the narrative, misses trigger heightened accountability rather than undermining confidence, shaping how SF handles kicking and red-zone opportunities going forward.</p>

Moody is the predecessor kicking reference in the piece, contrasted with Pineiro’s reliability. While not on SF’s current roster, Moody’s mention underscores the turnover-risk at kicker roles and how Pieiro’s clutch accuracy has shifted the conversation around SF’s kicking situation.

Moody is released; Eddy Pineiro takes over, promptly redeeming an early miss by nailing two PATs and two field goals after the miss, stabilizing SF’s kicking game.