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49ers overreactions: Are Eddy Piñeiro’s misses creating another kicker problem?

The 49ers might have to tread water for a while with the players currently in the building.Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans declared in the offseason that he felt he was the missing piece for the 49ers’ offense. And, sure enough…

By Brock Purdy · NBC Sports Bay Area

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 7:08 PM

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Matt Maiocco agrees that kicker Eddy Piñeiro's recent missed kicks are a legitimate problem for the 49ers.
Piñeiro has missed three extra points and converted 6 of 9 field-goal attempts through five games.
The 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 to advance to a 6-0 record.

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NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco evaluates several fan overreactions following the San Francisco 49ers' 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders. Addressing kicker Eddy Piñeiro, Maiocco affirms that Piñeiro's missed kicks represent a real issue, though the team is not yet at the point of replacing him like they previously did with Jake Moody.

The article also assesses San Francisco's depleted wide receiver corps following an Achilles injury to Mike Evans, noting a trade before facing the Atlanta Falcons remains unlikely. Instead, coach Kyle Shanahan utilized Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black together, while defensive end Keion White is viewed as an extension candidate.

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