The San Francisco 49ers secured a 34-24 victory over the New York Giants in Week 9 on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at MetLife Stadium. Christian McCaffrey starred with two touchdowns, helping the 49ers improve to 6-3. The win sets up a key NFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 10.
Game Overview
The 49ers bounced back from a Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans with a strong all-around performance against the Giants. San Francisco led 17-7 at halftime and extended their advantage to 27-10 in the fourth quarter before holding off a late Giants rally. The game was broadcast on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ and NFL+.
Key Performances
Quarterback Mac Jones completed 19 of 24 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, including scores to Christian McCaffrey and Jauan Jennings. McCaffrey rushed 28 times for 106 yards and a touchdown, while adding five receptions for 67 yards and another score, marking his 16th game with both rushing and receiving touchdowns—a new NFL record surpassing Marshall Faulk.
Brian Robinson scored his first touchdown with the 49ers on an 18-yard run, breaking a tackle to reach the end zone. On defense, Sam Okuayinonu recorded a sack on Giants QB Jaxson Dart, and Clelin Ferrell contributed with a tackle for loss.
Critical Moments
The Giants opened with a 15-yard touchdown pass from Dart to Theo Johnson, but the 49ers responded quickly to tie the game. Eddy Pineiro was perfect on field goals, converting from 54 and 29 yards to help maintain the lead. Late in the fourth quarter, the Giants scored twice—on a six-yard Dart rushing touchdown and a passing score—but the 49ers recovered an onside kick to seal the win. Rookie Adrian Martinez took the final snap to kneel out the clock.
Injuries and Notes
Rookie DE Mykel Williams left with an apparent right knee injury in the fourth quarter. The 49ers entered with several players questionable, including QB Brock Purdy (toe), but Jones started. New left guard Spencer Burford returned from IR and started.
The victory improves San Francisco's record to 6-3 after a 5-3 start marred by losses to the Jaguars, Buccaneers, and Texans.