49ers Replace Jake Moody with Eddy Piñeiro After Week 1 Struggles

The San Francisco 49ers have replaced kicker Jake Moody, a 2023 third-round pick who struggled in Week 1, with veteran Eddy Piñeiro. Piñeiro, who signed a one-year contract, chose the 49ers over the Atlanta Falcons, where he was also considering joining, citing a better opportunity to win and be part of a strong culture. Piñeiro has a solid NFL track record, boasting an 88.1 percent field goal success rate, ranking him third-best in league history, and had his best season in 2022 with the Chicago Bears. The 49ers' head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged Moody's talent but noted his mental struggles impacted his performance. Piñeiro's arrival is expected to stabilize San Francisco's kicking game, which is crucial for an offense led by Brock Purdy, and could make him a valuable fantasy football asset. Meanwhile, the Falcons signed Parker Romo to their practice squad to compete with incumbent Younghoe Koo but have yet to finalize their kicking situation.