The reason Eddy Pineiro isn't handling kicking duties for the 49ers on Week 12's Monday Night Football is due to the arrival of a new kicker.

Billy Heyen

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TL;DR

  • Matt Gay is the San Francisco 49ers' new kicker for Week 12.
  • Eddy Pineiro is out due to a right hamstring injury.
  • Pineiro's next potential game is Sunday, November 30 against the Browns.
  • Matt Gay previously played for the Washington Commanders.

The San Francisco 49ers have been through a few kickers this season.

That includes a new one for Week 12 Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers.

Matt Gay is the 49ers' new kicker. 

He's kicking in place of Eddy Pineiro.

What's the reason Eddy Pineiro isn't handling kicking duties for the 49ers?

The 49ers are without Eddy Pineiro against the Panthers due to injury.

He didn't practice all week due to a right hamstring issue.

His next chance to play will be Sunday, Nov. 30 against the Browns.

Who is the 49ers' kicker for this evening's game?

The 49ers' kicker on Monday Night Football is Matt Gay.

Gay played in 10 games for the Washington Commanders this season before his release. He made 13 of 19 field goals but was let go following a poor week.

Ironically, former 49ers kicker Jake Moody is the new Washington kicker.

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