It would be fair to say that the 49ers’ decision to acquire wide receiver and return man Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason was not one met with fanfare. Derision and raised eyebrows were the primary responses at the time, even with San Francisco light on receiver depth.

Moore’s impact as a receiver has been minimal but, after another huge effort in the return game in Sunday’s comfortable 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns, there can be no doubt those who questioned his acquisition were incorrect to do so.

Indeed, Moore has developed into a substantial asset for the 49ers, one who can consistently put them in strong starting field position and produce field-flipping returns that lead to points.

Having produced a 99-yard opening kickoff return in the Week 11 win over

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