Falcons kick off a competitive audition to replace Younghoe Koo after a rough showing vs Tampa. Eddy Pineiro joined Flowery Branch workouts, with Parker Romo emerging as the frontrunner from tryouts that also included Zane Gonzalez, Michael Badgley and Ben Sauls. Romo’s past success with the Vikings (11-of-12 FG) and his Patriots stint during camp keep him in the mix as Koo rebounds. The coaching staff stresses high‑level competition to dial in the Week 1 plan.

The competition will run through the week, with Morris weighing in-practice form, consistency and low-adversity kicking adjustments. Fantasy managers should monitor all kicks, as a Romo win could shift Falcons’ FG opportunities and kicker volatility, while Koo remains the baseline until he proves a rebound.

Eddy Pineiro signs with the San Francisco 49ers after Jake Moody’s Week 1 slip, reuniting with Brant Boyer who coached him with the Jets in 2021. Pineiro brings an 88%+ career mark on field goals and a strong Panthers stretch, giving SF a reliable Week 2 option as Moody departs.

Fantasy impact centers on SF’s scoring ceiling: Pineiro’s accuracy could steady field-goal upside even if red-zone trips remain touchdown-dependent. Expect him to push for SF’s kicks in Week 2 and beyond, with Moody’s exit shaping how managers view SF’s kicking stability this season.