49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody has suffered a right quadriceps strain in practice, adding to the challenges he has faced this summer. As a result, Moody will not be available to kick in the team’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night. Veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez will take over the kicking duties for the preseason finale.
Moody’s injury is listed as day-to-day, but it raises concerns as the 49ers prepare to open the regular season against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 10th. The rookie kicker has already faced scrutiny since being selected by the 49ers in the third round to replace veteran Robbie Gould, who is the most accurate kicker in franchise history.
In the team’s first two preseason games, Moody struggled, making only three of five field-goal attempts and missing one of his two extra points. However, he did manage to deliver the game-winning kick in the 49ers’ 21-20 victory over the Denver Broncos last week. Despite the win, Moody admitted that his kicks were not clean and expressed his desire to improve and translate his practice performance to the field.
The 49ers will have to rely on Gonzalez for the preseason finale, and Moody’s availability for the regular season opener remains uncertain. The team will be closely monitoring his recovery and hoping for a quick return to full strength.
How will Jake Moody’s right quadriceps strain affect the 49ers’ preparations for their regular season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers?
49ers rookie kicker Jake Moody’s already challenging summer took another hit as he suffered a right quadriceps strain in practice. As a result, Moody will be unable to kick in the team’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night. Veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez will step in to handle kicking duties for the preseason finale.
While Moody’s injury is listed as day-to-day, it does raise concerns for the 49ers as they prepare for their regular season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 10th. The rookie kicker has faced scrutiny since being chosen by the 49ers in the third round to replace esteemed veteran Robbie Gould, who holds the franchise record for accuracy.
Moody has had a challenging start to his NFL career, struggling in the team’s first two preseason games. He was only able to convert three out of five field-goal attempts and missed one of his two extra points. However, he did manage to deliver the game-winning kick in the 49ers’ 21-20 victory over the Denver Broncos last week. Despite the win, Moody admitted that his kicks were not clean and expressed his determination to improve and translate his practice performance onto the field.
For the preseason finale, the 49ers will rely on Gonzalez to handle kicking duties, and Moody’s availability for the regular season opener remains uncertain. The team will closely monitor his recovery and hope for a speedy return to full strength.
Hope he recovers quickly! We need him for the regular season!