SFGate.com · Sep 7, 2025
49ers pull out thrilling late win despite special teams' disaster class
San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Jake Moody kicks a field goal attempt that was blocked by Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle.San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody and the entire special teams unit couldn’t have had a worse start to the 2025 season if they tried, even if the 49ers were able to escape Seattle with a crucial division win.
The 49ers pulled out a 17-13 win over the Seahawks in the final two minutes of Sunday’s season opener thanks to some heroics from backup tight end Jake Tonges. But the heartstopping win could have been a much calmer affair if not for a special teams horrorshow.
