Overview
- In the most recent game at Levi’s Stadium, Eddy Piñeiro missed an extra-point attempt after a Christian McCaffrey touchdown, extending a pattern of conversion errors on short kicks.
- Local beat reporting has tracked a stark contrast in his San Francisco numbers, noting seven missed extra points compared with only four missed field goals since he joined the team.
- Piñeiro built his reputation in 2025 by converting 28 of 29 field goals and leading the NFL in percentage, which prompted the 49ers to sign him to a four-year, $17 million extension.
- Despite the extra-point miscues, Piñeiro made a 44-yard game-winning field goal last week and the 49ers have continued to win, so the team has kept him as its primary kicker.
- Coaches and fans will be watching whether the team changes kick strategy or coaches his technique, since repeated extra-point misses could force lineup or play-calling adjustments if they start affecting outcomes.