The San Francisco 49ers faced a tough loss against the Arizona Cardinals, losing 24-23, largely due to the injury of kicker Jake Moody. Moody suffered a high ankle sprain while attempting to tackle a return man, leaving the team scrambling for a replacement ahead of their upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the severity of Moody's injury and acknowledged the need for immediate action to find a temporary kicker. Despite his injury, Moody expressed relief that it wasn't worse, recalling a similar incident from his youth.
The absence of Moody impacted the 49ers' strategy, as they were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities late in the game, culminating in a critical interception by quarterback Brock Purdy that sealed their fate.
