The San Francisco 49ers have been much improved on special teams this season, thanks in large part to kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who came in after the Niners moved on from Jake Moody after Week 1.
However, Moody's shadow still looms over San Francisco with Piñeiro trying to return from injury.
Matt Barrows of The Athletic reported that Piñeiro is possible to return this week, ranking him as the most likely candidate compared to other injured 49ers players, and fill-in kicker Matt Gay's subsequent release indicated the former's imminent return.
The Niners would certainly like to have their kicker back, considering he hasn't missed a field goal all season.