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Eddy Piñeiro, former Florida K, misses 2 potential game-winning kicks for Carolina Panthers against Atlanta Falcons
By Andrew Olson
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Eddy Piñeiro had a Sunday he’d like to forget. The former Florida kicker went 0-for-2 on potential game-winners in a wild game between the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons.
The Panthers scored a late touchdown to tie the game 34-34 with 12 seconds left. Unfortunately, a Carolina penalty made the extra-point attempt a 48-yarder. Piñeiro was unsuccessful, and the game remained tied.
OH MY GOD!! THE PANTHERS MISSED THE EXTRA POINT! ???? pic.twitter.com/jhm4c46jRy
— ?????? @???????? (@FTBeard7) October 30, 2022
In overtime, the Panthers got another shot. Fellow ex-Gator CJ Henderson intercepted Falcons QB Marcus Mariota.
CJ HENDERSON WITH A HUGE PICK IN OT #nFL? pic.twitter.com/JIJs3QCOzJ
— Barstool Florida (@UFBarstool) October 30, 2022
With the game then in sudden death, Carolina was conservative on offense and set up Piñeiro for potential redemption with a game-winning field goal. Piñeiro, though, missed again. The 33-yard attempt was no good.
Happy Birthday to Marcus Mariota! Here’s a generous gift from Eddy Pineiro
— TheLines (@TheLinesUS) October 30, 2022
The Falcons made a field goal to win 37-34.
Piñeiro, who has been in the NFL since 2018, may soon be looking for a new opportunity with another team. It’s been a rough weekend for Gators past and present against football teams from the Peach State.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
