The San Francisco 49ers might want to revisit their kicking competition.
Following numerous injuries to the defensive line, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan decided to release Greg Joseph, essentially awarding the place-kicker battle to Jake Moody. The 2023 third-round pick struggled in 2024, making just 24-of-34 field goal tries.
San Francisco 49ers K Jake Moody missed another one
San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) reacts after he misses a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) reacts after he misses a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Moody made no field goal attempts in the 49ers’ preseason debut against the Denver Broncos last week. But had an issue on Saturday, making one of his two attempts but missing a 53-yard field goal badly to the left late in the second quarter.
Jake Moody misses the 53 yard field goal attempt
Peep the 49ers fan giving him the finger 💀 pic.twitter.com/k45sttmhEm
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) August 16, 2025
Did Kyle Shanahan make a mistake?
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on after losing to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan looks on after losing to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Fans on X demanded the 49ers cut Moody, as the draft pick has been inconsistent at making field goals after his rookie season, when he made 84% of his field goals in 2023.
“Hands down would win the most hated by the team’s fan award,” wrote a fan.
“It is disgusting that they’re letting this dude be the kicker again lol,” posted another.
“Kyle literally has no choice… you don’t draft a kicker in the 3rd round and cut him… Kyle would have to admit he got it wrong — and Kyle is never wrong in his eyes,” replied a poster.
“Dude has to go. He just has to. When Kyle Williams fumbled in the NFCG, we let him go. Does Moody have blackmail on lynch?!” argued a fan.
“First off… I am ok. My apartment was hit by a mysterious object. After My hands stopped shaking, I managed to call for help, they were quick to respond. My window is gone, the police asked me if I knew who did it. I said yes, it was Jake Moody on a FG attempt,” joked another.
“I knew he would miss this preseason. It was just a matter of time with shanny kind of trying to avoid using him last week. Jake moody is that east coast hype phony college football espn hype overrated goober no one wants to take into the playoffs,” wrote a fan.
San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) kicks a field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers place kicker Jake Moody (4) kicks a field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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