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Eddy Piñeiro Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week After 59-Yarder and OT Winner

The veteran’s flawless field-goal stretch has steadied San Francisco’s special teams following an early-season change at kicker.

Overview

  • He went 4-for-4 on field goals against the Rams, including a career-long 59-yarder and a 41-yard game-winner in overtime, totaling 14 of the 49ers’ 26 points.
  • Since joining San Francisco, he has made all 11 field-goal attempts and six of seven extra points through Week 5.
  • The award is his fourth career weekly honor and his first with the 49ers.
  • San Francisco moved to Piñeiro after releasing Jake Moody following a 1-for-3 outing in the season opener.
  • The 49ers played short-handed on offense on Thursday night, and Piñeiro has already delivered two game-winning kicks in four games with the team.