Santa Clara, CA — The San Francisco 49ers delivered a dramatic 22-19 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders, capped off by kicker Jake Moody’s jaw-dropping 59-yard field goal as time expired. Levi’s Stadium erupted, but it wasn’t just the game-winner that stole headlines — it was the postgame fireworks that lit up social media and sent shockwaves across the NFL.
Jake Moody Turns into a Villain on Twitter
Long questioned for his consistency, Moody wasted no time firing back at critics after his clutch performance. On X (formerly Twitter), he flexed with a video of his game-winner, captioning:
“59 yards. At the buzzer. Delete those tweets.”
Raiders fans instantly flooded the replies, but Moody’s confidence only amplified the narrative: maybe the 49ers’ kicker isn’t just reliable — maybe he’s built for the spotlight.
Mac Jones Pours Gas on the Fire
If Moody’s tweet lit the match, backup QB Mac Jones poured gasoline on it. After throwing for 135 yards in relief of Brock Purdy, Jones told reporters the Raiders’ defense “felt like college-level.” The comment instantly went viral, sparking outrage in Vegas circles and setting the stage for a spicy regular-season rematch.
Shanahan’s Calm but Cutting Response
Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t join the trash talk but delivered his own subtle dagger.
“The Bay still belongs to the 49ers,” he said coolly, when asked about Vegas.
The understated jab reinforced the message: preseason or not, the 49ers see themselves as the kings of the Bay Area football scene.
Raiders Left Searching for Answers
For the Raiders, it was another gut punch. They led late, only to see Moody’s leg erase their hard work. Add in the postgame taunts from San Francisco, and Vegas fans are now left asking if the cracks in their team’s armor are already showing before Week 1 even arrives.
