Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart directed the New York Giants to a touchdown on their opening drive, just as he had done in three of his first five NFL starts. However, that's where the San Francisco 49ers turned the tables and marched their way to a 34-24 victory at MetLife Stadium, dealing Dart his first home loss in three tries as a starter.

Malik Nabers' torn ACL threatened to make this a lost season for the New York Giants. Instead, they won that day, beat defending champion Philadelphia less than two weeks later and got re-energized by rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo.

Since holding the Eagles and Broncos to 17 points over seven quarters, the Giants have allowed 105 points over the past nine.

The New York Giants fully expected their reserve running back to rise to the occasion after Cam Skattebo's devastating injury.

The New York Giants won’t fire defensive coordinator Shane Bowen despite giving up 105 points during a three-game losing straak that has seen the Giants go from 2-4 to a disheartening 2-7. The Giants lost 34-24 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, a third straight game in which they have allowed more than 30 points.

Over the last few seasons, New York Giants defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence has exemplified consistency for the defense. He has frequently been mentioned as one of the premier defensive linemen in the NFL,

The Giants, whose inactive list for their Week 9 tilt against the San Francisco 49ers consisted mostly of injured players, added a few more guys to the growing list, the most notable being center John Michael Schmitz,