Moody, on the Bears' practice squad, looms as a potential late-in-season consider, adding a layer of kicking uncertainty for Chicago. For now, Santos remains the Week 2 option unless performance forces a change.

Jake Moody signing adds a kicker storyline behind Cairo Santos, potentially influencing Chicago's kicking plan and fantasy relevance through competition and depth.

Jake Moody, former 49ers kicker, joins Chicago on the practice squad with a big leg but documented accuracy issues (70.6% in 2024; 46.7% last 15 FG). His Week 1 SF performance included a missed 27-yarder and a blocked 36-yarder, prompting a reset in Chicago.

Moody’s late-season misses and mechanical tweaks surface as SF weighs his Week 2 role amid Purdy's health uncertainty. His consistency could swing SF's scoring chances in a tight Week 2 fight against the Saints.

Moody’s tenure with the 49ers drew scrutiny after a 1st-quarter miss, illustrating how drafting a kicker high can create persistent fantasy uncertainty. His struggles highlight the risk-reward of relying on a kicker as a long-term fantasy asset and the importance of eclipse reliability.