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49ers Turn Back Giants 34-24 as McCaffrey, Jones Fuel Road Win

The result heightens San Francisco’s urgency to seek defensive help at Tuesday’s deadline with rookie Mykel Williams feared to have an ACL injury.

Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) reacts during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • San Francisco improved to 6-3 at MetLife Stadium, handing New York its third straight loss to drop the Giants to 2-7.
  • Christian McCaffrey produced 173 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns and set an NFL record with his 16th game featuring both a rushing and receiving score.
  • Mac Jones, starting over the injured Brock Purdy, completed 19 of 24 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns after opening 14-for-14.
  • Giants rookie Jaxson Dart accounted for all three of New York’s touchdowns (191 passing yards, two TDs; 56 rushing yards, one TD) as injuries to center John Michael Schmitz (shin) and receiver Beaux Collins (neck) added to their losses.
  • 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said the team fears first-rounder Mykel Williams sustained an ACL injury, sharpening the club’s focus on defensive reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline.