New York Giants

Picks

The 49ers’ defense is still banged up, and the loss of Cam Skattebo puts more pressure on the New York passing game. With TE Daniel Bellinger nursing a neck injury, Darius Slayton could see more looks after returning last week as the team’s only true deep threat against the Eagles. Slayton didn’t find the end zone but had a long touchdown wiped out by a questionable offensive pass interference call. Wan’Dale Robinson handles the short routes, while this Giants offense has quietly been the best red-zone unit over the last three weeks, scoring on nearly 90% of trips inside the 20. New York could be a sneaky play to put up 25+ points this week. Tyrone Tracy can keep the run game steady, and Slayton has the upside to finish drives. I’d play the Giants team total Over or 25+ points at +200.

The Niners are coming off a one-sided loss to a very stout Houston team and while San Francisco stays on the road – travelling all the way to New Jersey for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff – it’s in a much better spot than the Giants. New York suffered a gutting loss at Philadelphia on Sunday, not just getting slammed by a vengeful defending champion but watching electric rookie RB and unofficial mascot Cam Skattebo go down with a gruesome ankle injury. While the G-Men are losing bodies, the 49ers are getting them back. Quarterback Brock Purdy has a good shot at returning under center after another week of practice and the pressure of Sunday’s loss forcing a change at QB. New York’s defense was already dealing with injuries in Week 8 and could be down two starting defensive backs. The Giants have allowed 26, 33 and 38 points in three of their last four contests.