New York Giants (1-1) vs. San Francisco 49ers (2-0)
New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers 9/21/23 – The New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers’ NFL Week 3 matchup promises to be intense. Both teams entered with identical records at 1-for-1; Levi’s Stadium will host this showdown which is set for September 21, 2023 at 8:15 PM ET and broadcast via AMZN.
Giants fans should pay particular attention to running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Darren Waller this season, two players that have garnered significant praise thus far for New York. Barkley achieved 51 rushing yards on 12 attempts during game one while Waller has caught three passes for 36 yards so far this season.
On the other side of things, the 49ers have seen an excellent start due to Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk’s stellar play. McCaffrey already amassed 152 rushing yards on 22 attempts for one touchdown; Aiyuk contributed eight receptions totalling 129 yards with two scores on his resume. Check out free expert NFL Picks for insights into their upcoming performances.
New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, September 21, 2023, at 8:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Levi’s Stadium |
| TV: | AMZN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Daniel Jones QB vs. Brock Purdy QB
Daniel Jones, New York Giants quarterback, has had an inauspicious start to this year’s campaign. Boasting only 53.6 completion rate and only 104 passing yards with only 32.4 passer rating rating rating rating rating rating rating rating rating rating 32.4 rating, Jones seems unable to find his footing and find success as quarterback.
Jones has displayed three key weaknesses during his time on the field: vulnerability to pressure with 7 sacks and 2 interceptions on record, his conservative style of play often choosing short, safe passes over riskier downfield shots, and his tendency for short passes instead of aggressive ones. While this strategy could work to control ball control, it hasn’t produced the kind of offensive output the Giants require to win games against strong 49er defense. His decision-making skills and ability to adapt under pressure must improve significantly for them to have any chance against such strong competition as is found against 49ers opponents.
Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers has had an outstanding start as well. After just one game he boasted an astounding completion rate of 65.5% and 220 passing yards while also boasting an impressive passer rating of 111.3. Purdy has demonstrated his effectiveness under pressure, avoiding interceptions and keeping his sack total to three. His style of play is more dynamic, often stretching the field while taking calculated risks that have paid off both in terms of yards gained and touchdowns scored. Purdy’s strengths as a decision-maker and under pressure make him an essential piece of the 49ers offensive puzzle, as well as an imminent threat to Giants defensive schemes. Purdy should be closely observed during this contest.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: San Francisco 49ers -450, Total Odds: 45.5
The betting odds give the 49ers the edge with a spread of -10.5 and a moneyline of -450, while the over/under stands at 45.5 points. Although expectations are for San Francisco to continue its winning streak, do not underestimate Giants resilience especially on the road!
New York Giants Betting Trends
The Giants boast a remarkable 12-6 record against the spread (ATS) over their last 18 games, while still recording four losses against San Francisco. Although their road performance against them has been more mixed – 8-3 against other NFC teams while playing San Francisco was 5 – 1, their record against them remains strong against San Francisco with 5 wins out of 14 straight ATS wins; when playing against them however their SU record stands at an unimpressive 3-8-1 overall in those 12 contests!
San Francisco 49ers Betting Trends
San Francisco is currently enjoying an outstanding 10-3 ATS record over their last 13 games, while going 14-1 against the spread over that same span. While their total has gone over in four of their last five match-ups against the Giants, their home form has been strong with 7-0 ATS wins out of last seven home contests against them (albeit just 2-5 head-to-head ATS wins against them).
New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers 9/21/23 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, it appears as though the 49ers are likely the more formidable team entering this matchup; however, Giants have proven they can do damage when playing away games; taking them over +10.5 could bring value for risk-takers.
Prop bettors looking for Christian McCaffrey for a rushing touchdown could do well by betting against San Francisco’s potency offensively and selecting an over/under line of 45.5 points – likely overs. Check out free expert sports Picks for more betting insights.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Francisco 49ers 31, New York Giants 21.