Jacob Cowing electrified San Francisco 49ers fans with an 83-yard punt return touchdown against the LA Chargers, making a strong case to secure his spot on the 53-man roster as the team’s go-to punt return specialist. With Sky Moore now in Green Bay and competition thin, Cowing’s game-changing speed could fill a crucial need for the Niners’ special teams in the 2026 NFL season. Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer powered a dramatic turnaround last season, catapulting the 49ers’ units from the NFL’s lower ranks to among the league’s best in overall EPA, field goals, kick returns, and punt returns. Can the special teams maintain its high level play?