The New York Giants fell to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-24, in Week 9 and LB Brian Burns is our Player of the Game.

But as always, the 49ers are significantly stronger whenever Christian McCaffrey is on the field. Against the Giants, he set multiple new records, with one achievement joining him to an exclusive club and placing him among a very select group of players to represent San Francisco.

The 49ers really lucked out after signing Eddy Pineiro in September, he's been so good that he's been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month.

Matt Maiocco identifies five 49ers players to watch in San Francisco's Week 8 game against the Houston Texans.

In the late third and early fourth quarter and the Giants within 20-10, quarterback Mac Jones hit Kendrick Bourne for a 13-yard gain and then Shanahan proceeded to run the ball down New York’s throat with eight straight runs. McCaffrey got the first five and Robinson the last three, including an 18-yard touchdown run for a 27-10 lead.

The New York Giants dropped their third consecutive game on Sunday, falling to the San Francisco 49ers, 34-24, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. However, it felt like a home game for the 49ers, whose fans overran the Meadowlands and forced the Giants ' offense into a silent count.

In a new profile from the Athletic's Mike Silver, several Niners stars heaped praise on Saleh for his impact on the 49ers defense. Perhaps the biggest praise of all came from the offensive side of the ball in tight end George Kittle, who has been with the 49ers since the start of the Kyle Shanahan era.

"Thursday Night Football" will feature an NFC West clash for the second consecutive week. Here are the best NFL bets for the Rams vs. 49ers game.