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.

Seattle elevated Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Bohanna from the practice squad ahead of Week 1 against San Francisco, a move that tightens Seattle’s front-line depth after a thin interior rotation and several injuries. Bohanna faces limited expectancies unless interior injuries mount, while Griffin’s return gives veteran cover at cornerback as Seattle copes with injuries to Johnathan Hankins and Rylie Mills in the middle. With Jake Bobo and Dareke Young ruled out, Seattle’s four active receivers are Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton Jr., and Cody White, creating a high-leverage Week 1 target situation for JSN and an unsettled WR mix for fantasy rosters. Uchenna Nwosu is also out, further stressing the edge and overall pass rush plan.

Seattle's Week 1 build is thinning at wide receiver. Bobo is sidelined by concussion, Tory Horton ankle, Cody White shoulder, and Dareke Young hamstring, with Horton practicing fully later in the week. Uchenna Nwosu is ramping up but not yet ready. Seattle has just six WR on the active roster, leaving depth questions for the 49ers defense. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp are noted as the players not on the initial injury report.

The Seahawks could lean on practice-squad options Ricky White III, Courtney Jackson, and Tyrone Broden if needed. Tyrice Knight’s knee absence is notable but he looks set to play, a big boost for the defense. Injury updates roll out Thursday and Friday ahead of Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. kickoff at Lumen Field.

Six years, eight cuts, five teams, and an undrafted start later, Cody White finally earned a spot on Seattle's 53-man roster. The ex-Steeler—who signed with Kansas City in 2020 and later joined Pittsburgh—will face his old club when Seattle hosts Pittsburgh in Week 2. His milestone underscores perseverance paying off for players who never quit chasing an NFL chance.

In fantasy terms, White profiles as a veteran depth option behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. If injuries strike or Seattle deploys multiple WR sets, he could carve out a few snaps as a gadget or special-teams asset, offering a late-season flyer in deep leagues or dynasty rosters.

Jalen Milroe’s NFL debut for Seattle included his first pro TD, an 18-yard pass to Cody White, in a 20-7 preseason loss to Green Bay. He went 13-for-24 for 148 yards and added 31 rushing yards on seven attempts, while absorbing five sacks and coughing up three fumbles. The performance flashed a dual-threat ceiling but underscored the learning curve behind Geno Smith. White’s TD hookup hints at developing late-round fantasy value for Seattle’s pass game to monitor this preseason.