When looking at expected points added per rush, the 49ers have only played one defense that is below average in that area. The Seahawks rank first, and the Buccaneers were third. New Orleans ranks sixth, and Arizona ranks ninth, meaning half of their games this season are against top ten run defenses.

The San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Mac Jones, face the New York Giants, led by quarterback Jaxson Dart, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

Sunday's game against the New York Giants has huge implications on the NFC standings for the San Francisco 49ers, so these five players must step up.

Ferrell and trade acquisition Keion White will be the new blood on the 49ers defensive line, moves that were made even more necessary with the 49ers’ placing defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The 49ers (5-3) face the Giants (2-6) Sunday at MetLife Stadium. (CBS, 10 a.m.)

The Texans game was arguably the 49ers’ worst performance of the season. Getting that out of the way early gives them motivation to make significant improvements ahead of the matchup with the Giants.

It is a process that plays out the morning before every 49ers game, as Shanahan puts together the 24 plays he scripts as his “openers.” Shanahan begins the process Friday night. Before going to bed, he pulls out certain plays he likes from the team’s ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants but Mac Jones will once again draw the start.

His work includes a feature on quarterback Brock Purdy, as well as coverage of the 49ers’ 2023 Super Bowl run and 2024 campaign. Based in the UK, Henry began following the organization in the 2011 season, before attending his first game in October 2022.