49ers kicker Pineiro makes 6 FGs, coach still upset with deferral decision

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro had a successful game with six field goals, including three from over 50 yards, contributing to an 18-12 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite this, head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed frustration with Pineiro's decision to defer the kickoff to start the second half, which conflicted with the team's preseason strategy. Shanahan revealed he was annoyed when Pineiro made this choice, emphasizing that the team usually prefers to receive in exhibition games. Pineiro's performance adds to his strong track record since at least last season, when he converted 28 of 29 field-goal attempts, leading to a recent contract extension with the team.

• 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers coach has 'never been more mad' at kicker despite 6 made FGs