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Eddy Piñeiro Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week After OT Winner for 49ers

The veteran kicker has steadied San Francisco's operation by going 11-for-11 on field goals since replacing Jake Moody.

Overview

  • Piñeiro earned the NFC honor for Week 5 after a four-field-goal performance against the Rams that ended with a 41-yard overtime game-winner in a 26-23 victory.
  • His Rams outing also included a 59-yard make and two successful extra points.
  • The award is his fourth career NFC Special Teams Player of the Week and his first as a 49er, following wins in 2019 Week 2, 2022 Week 14 and 2023 Week 15.
  • Across four games with San Francisco, he has converted all 11 field-goal attempts and is 6-of-7 on extra points.
  • The 49ers signed Piñeiro after releasing Jake Moody following Week 1, seeking immediate stability at kicker.