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49ers Ride McCaffrey and Mac Jones to 34-24 Win Over Giants

The win steadies a banged-up roster entering the trade deadline.

Overview

  • Mac Jones started with Brock Purdy inactive and went 19-of-24 for 235 yards and two touchdowns after a 14-of-14 first half.
  • Christian McCaffrey produced 173 scrimmage yards and scored both rushing and receiving touchdowns, setting an NFL record with his 16th such game.
  • San Francisco leaned on the ground game with 39 rushes for 159 yards, including an 18-yard touchdown by Brian Robinson Jr., after building a 17-7 halftime lead.
  • Giants rookie Jaxson Dart finished 24-of-33 for 191 yards with two touchdown passes and a rushing score as New York fell to 2-7 amid ongoing injuries.
  • Rookie defensive lineman Mykel Williams left late with a right lower-leg injury that is being evaluated for a possible ACL tear.