"Most of the attention has gone to Piñeiro, who replaced Moody after Week 1. After missing his first extra point again with the fan base thinking "Oh, here we go again," Piñeiro has been perfect. He's made his last 14 conversions and is 19-for-19 on field goal attempts. And although Piñeiro was considered a safe option who would hit makeable field goals but not necessarily deliver from long-distance, but he's 6-for-6 from 50 yards and beyond."
"It's better kick coverage and a better return game with lots of new faces, including special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. There has been only one big bust that's helped cost the 49ers a game, an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown by Parker Washington in a 26-21 loss to Jacksonville on Sept. 28. Otherwise, the 49ers have not only met coach Kyle Shanahan's wish of not costing the 49ers' games, but have contributed to winning them."
The 49ers' special teams have improved, contributing to a 6-3 record despite inconsistent offense and defense. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro has been perfect on field goals, making his last 14 conversions and 19-for-19 on attempts, including 6-for-6 from 50-plus yards. Coverage units and the return game have strengthened under special teams coordinator Brant Boyer. The unit produced only one costly mistake: an 87-yard punt return touchdown by Parker Washington in a loss to Jacksonville. Players such as Jordan Elliott delivered key plays, including a blocked extra point against the Rams, helping secure wins.
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