Giants (6-2) at 49ers (7-1), 4:15 p.m. Eastern, Fox
Matchup to Watch: Brandon Jacobs vs. 49ers defensive line
The 49ers have few serious passing threats, so their offense will revolve around having Frank Gore run, which, if done well, will allow them to control the game’s pace. The Giants need Jacobs, who ran with purpose for 72 yards against New England, to show similar ferocity against a San Francisco defense that is the N.F.L.’s best against the run. Without Jacobs as a counterbalance, the 49ers could dominate time of possession.
Number to Watch: 131.0
That’s San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith’s passer rating this season in the final two minutes of the game, highest in the N.F.L. Eli Manning has been superb in the fourth quarter for the Giants, but Smith, clearly, is also reveling in pressure situations. Just another reason to think this game will be decided late.
Quotation of the Week
“He has a crazy-looking face, and I was kind of hurt that we lost him.”
San Francisco running back FRANK GORE on Giants center David Baas, who left the 49ers after six years to sign with the Giants as a free agent.
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