Giants Face Off Against 49ers Amid Injury Challenges

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Another week, another injury hit for the New York Giants. Rookie running back Cam Skattebo has been placed on injured reserve, adding to the Giants’ struggles this season. The team fell to 2-6 after a tough 38-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, where Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley exploited their defensive weaknesses.

In Week 8, the San Francisco 49ers also faced disappointment, suffering a 26-15 defeat against the Atlanta Falcons. Quarterback Brock Purdy missed his fourth straight game, indicating ongoing injury issues for the team. However, the 49ers opened as 2.5-point favorites against the Giants, who are looking to bounce back from their recent defeats.

The Giants’ defense must be prepared for San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, as they rank 30th in rushing yards allowed (148.9 per game) and have given up 10 rushing touchdowns this season. Simultaneously, the absence of Giants’ cornerbacks Cor'Dale Flott and Paulson Adebo may give opportunities to 49ers’ receivers like George Kittle and Jajuan Jennings.

Compounding issues for San Francisco, All-Pros Fred Warner and Joey Bosa are also sidelined, affecting their defensive capabilities significantly. The 49ers have only one interception this season and a 3.32 percent sack rate, allowing an average of 229.3 passing yards per game.

On the bright side for the Giants, quarterback Jaxson Dart has shown promising performance at home, boasting a 2-0 record at MetLife Stadium with strong rushing stats. In his opening games, Dart has successfully scored on his opening drives, enhancing the Giants’ scoring early in games.

With preparations for Sunday’s game ongoing, expectations rise for Dart to leverage his mobility against a beat-up 49ers secondary, mirroring the Giants’ own challenges. The teams’ kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET this Sunday at MetLife Stadium.