The San Francisco 49ers dominated the New York Giants on November 2, 2025, with a 34-24 victory. Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson Jr. led the charge, rushing for 173 scrimmage yards and 159 yards on the ground, respectively. McCaffrey's performance was exceptional, with 106 rushing yards and 67 receiving yards, earning chants of 'CMC! CMC!' from the 49ers fans. This game marked a stark contrast to the previous week's franchise-low 10 rushing attempts, as Shanahan's team ran the ball 39 times, including Robinson's 18-yard touchdown that thrilled the crowd.
49ers quarterback Brock Jones had a solid performance, completing 19 of 24 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns. He led the team to a quick recovery from a loss at Houston, showcasing resilience despite the absence of starting quarterback Brock Purdy for the fifth consecutive game. Robinson, who previously excelled against the Giants during his time with Washington, averaged 10.6 yards per carry, proving that the 49ers' success on the ground wasn't solely McCaffrey's achievement.
San Francisco's defense also made a strong comeback, bouncing back from allowing a touchdown on the opponent's opening drive. The pass rush, which had struggled, found its rhythm with Clelin Ferrell and Sam Okuayinonu sacking Jaxson Dart. Dart's performance was decent, with 24 of 33 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns, but the Giants' struggles continued with drops on third down and blunders on defense and special teams. This led to New York losing three consecutive games, giving up at least 33 points in each.
Despite the losses, the Giants' coach, Brian Daboll, remained optimistic, acknowledging the team's need for improvement. The 49ers, on the other hand, avoided their first back-to-back losses this season, staying in the race for first place in the NFC West. Jones praised the team's performance, urging them to maintain focus and improve for the upcoming game.
Injury updates: 49ers' DL Mykel Williams suffered a knee injury, feared to be a torn ACL, while the Giants had multiple players leaving the game due to injuries, including John Michael Schmitz, Darius Muasau, Beaux Collins, Paulson Adebo, Cor'Dale Flott, Jevon Holland, Daniel Bellinger, and Jermaine Eluemunor.
The 49ers will host the Los Angeles Rams next Sunday, while the Giants will visit the Chicago Bears. The game was followed by a plane flying overhead with a message demanding change, highlighting the Giants' struggles and the need for improvement.
