San Francisco, California – October 21, 2025
The 2025 season for the San Francisco 49ers is delivering one surprise after another, and newcomer kicker Eddy Piñeiro is the living embodiment. Joining the team from Week 2—replacing Jake Moody, who was waived right after the opener—Piñeiro broke San Francisco’s 41-year record just after the Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. With his 17th consecutive successful extra point, he surpassed the unbreakable streak of 16 set by legend Ray Wersching in 1984. Immediately following the gritty 20-10 victory, Piñeiro vowed to “retire in the iconic red and gold” of the 49ers.
Piñeiro’s historic milestone was sealed right in the heart of the tense “Sunday Night Football” showdown at Levi’s Stadium. He went a perfect 2/2 on field goals (55 yards and 43 yards) while capping his flawless extra-point streak with the final kick, pushing the count to 17—a feat achieved in just his six personal games (from Week 2 to Week 7). The win over the Falcons was powered by Christian McCaffrey’s monster performance of over 200 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, paired with a defense that stifled the opponents to a measly 10 points—their season low. This propelled the 49ers to 5-2, leading the NFC West in a brutal race.
“I didn’t make it for Week 1, but from the moment I set foot in the Bay Area, I knew this was destiny,” Piñeiro shared in the postgame press conference, his voice brimming with emotion amid the lingering cheers from the stands. “Breaking a 41-year record after the Week 7 game? That’s the reward for perseverance and unwavering faith in this team. And I promise 49ers fans: I’ll hang up my cleats right here, in red and gold. Not with the Bears, not with the Panthers—San Francisco is home, my final legacy.”
The pledge ignited a storm on social media, with #PiñeiroRedAndGold dominating trends on X and racking up over 250,000 interactions in mere hours. Fans, still haunted by Moody’s disastrous two misses in Week 1 against the Jets, erupted with memes and highlight reels of Piñeiro’s ice-cold kicks. From his journeyman stints with the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers, where he flashed talent but lacked a launchpad, Piñeiro—the Brazilian who once nearly represented his country at the soccer World Cup—has found his “eternal stage” at age 29.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan, who notched his 75th career win with this game, couldn’t conceal his satisfaction. “Eddy joined late, but he’s transformed everything since Week 2. That record in just his six games is proof—we’re no longer sweating the kicker spot. The retirement vow? We’ll make it reality, starting with a long-term deal and a Super Bowl hunt.” Shanahan highlighted the turnaround: The 49ers entered the season shadowed by Super Bowl LVIII ghosts; now, they have an “extra-point artist” erasing every specter.
Piñeiro’s explosion arrives at a critical juncture. With the NFC West a “battleground”—tied for the lead with the Seahawks and Rams—the 49ers face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8, where he could stretch the streak to 20. His perfect start (100% on extra points and field goals across six games) has delivered priceless stability, bolstering the team’s NFL-leading passing yards (271.3 per game) despite ongoing rushing woes.
Will the vow withstand the NFL’s whirlwind? For Piñeiro, it’s more than words—it’s a decisive kick. The Bay Area is buzzing, and the red-and-gold has never shone brighter.
