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Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro is not very popular in Carolina right now.
On Sunday, Pineiro missed several kicks that could have won the Panthers their game against the Falcons.
After DJ Moore scored a late touchdown to tie the game 34-34 with 12 seconds left, he was penalized for taking off his helmet while celebrating.
Pineiro missed the ensuing 48-yard xtra point attempt, and the game went to overtime.
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During the overtime period, Pineiro missed a 33-yard game-winning field goal attempt.
Happy Birthday to Marcus Mariota! Here’s a generous gift from Eddy Pineiro
— TheLines (@TheLinesUS) October 30, 2022
The Panthers went on to lose the game, and a video of Pineiro taking selfies during pregame warmups went viral.
#Panthers Eddy Pineiro with a pregame selfie session earlier📸
S/o our photog Jenna Pinto for catching this😂@CSLonQCN | @EddyPineiro | #KeepPounding pic.twitter.com/ZOAiafr3Yp
— Gabe McDonald (@GabeMcDonald_) October 30, 2022
Panthers fans are now calling for Pineiro to get cut for taking selfies instead of practicing.
should be immediately cut https://t.co/hCgnAr3QBD
— Steve (@SteveBird27) October 30, 2022
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He missed a 48 and a 33. He did not miss pregame selfies tho. https://t.co/jkBjAEpmiv
— Block or Mute Me Then (@TIG_Ronin) October 30, 2022