The San Francisco 49ers are turning the page in the kicking department following the unfortunate ankle sprain suffered by their budding star, Jake Moody. In a move that’s making waves in the Bay Area, the Niners have inked a deal with the experienced Matthew Wright.
Enter: Matthew Wright, the Journeyman Kicker
Hold your horses because Matthew Wright is no stranger to the NFL carousel. Though he barely had a brush with the 49ers’ practice squad last year, Wright’s resume is as colorful as a Peruvian textile. At 28, he’s already danced through the locker rooms of the Steelers, Jaguars, Chiefs, and Panthers, and now finds himself donning the scarlet and gold of the 49ers.
Now, for the stats that will make you sit up and take notice! Matthew has a solid track record, nailing 40 out of 47 career field goals and showcasing precision with 35 out of 37 extra points. Yet, like a tango dancer missing a step, he faltered slightly in his 2023 outing with Carolina, missing a long-range attempt.
The Moody Mishap
It was a heart-stopping moment for 49ers fans when, in the heat of battle against Arizona, young Jake Moody found himself more akin to a bullfighter than a kicker, attempting a heroic tackle on kickoff return. Alas, the gridiron gods were not kind, and Moody hobbled off with a sprained ankle.
Looking Towards Seattle
With Matthew Wright now polished and poised for action, the 49ers are gearing up for a showdown in the Pacific Northwest against the Seahawks this Thursday night. Seattle’s notorious twelfth man better brace himself because Wright’s stepping up to the tee and ready to add some fireworks to the Niners’ special teams.
In the quirky world of this beautiful game, where the goalposts are as narrow as an alpaca’s path, sometimes a fresh foot is all it takes to tip the scales. Watch out, NFL—Matthew Wright is more than ready to write the next chapter in the 49ers’ saga with gusto and flair!
