<p>Pineiro arrives with a solid pro resume: 88.1% FG, 92.1% XPs, and three recent seasons of strong FG marks with the Panthers. His career FG% ranks among the NFL’s best, giving SF a veteran with proven reliability and a high floor for fantasy scoring.</p>

Piñeiro, a top free-agent option, auditioned with Atlanta after a Panthers stint and a notable market profile. Though the Niners offered the better opportunity per report, Pineiro’s pedigree and leg strength keep him in the kicking conversations as a potential Week 1 option if needed.

Eddy Pineiro steps into SF’s kicker duties after Moody’s Week 1 struggles. Pineiro’s Panthers era included 22-of-26 FG in 2024 and a career FG% in the high 80s, making him a trusted veteran with a history of clutch kicks. His journey through several NFL stops demonstrates durability and resilience, traits SF hopes will stabilize the position immediately and for fantasy rosters downstream.

Piñeiro brings 88.9% FG over 49 Panthers games with a long of 56, plus stints with Jets and Bears; familiarity with SF's Boyer adds value to SF's kicking equation. He’s a proven leg, capable of handling SF's range, providing a reliable contrast to Moody's prior volatility.

Pineiro is visiting SF as a potential replacement after Moody’s departure. His kicking history includes a mix of accuracy and misses; a landing could bring veteran steadiness to SF’s kicking game if Moody’s struggles continue, creating a safer option for SF’s points after drives stall.