Giants vs. 49ers live updates: San Francisco leads 30-12 late in 4th quarter
Week 3 of theNFLseason kicks off Thursday with a matchup between theNew York Giants(1-1) and the undefeatedSan Francisco 49ersat Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California (8:15 p.m. ET).
Daniel Jones and the Giants are coming off a wild second-half comeback over Arizonain Week 2 that arguably saved their entire season, seeing as they had been outscored 60-0 in six quarters to open the season prior to the narrow win.
On the other side, Brock Purdy & Co. remain undefeated atop the NFC West after back-to-back wins to open their season. Both teams will be without a key offensive catalyst, as Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) are out due to injury.
Here are the top moments!
San Fran doing what it does
Faced with a third-and-12 on the Giants’ 20-yard line, Purdy hit tight end George Kittle, who maneuvered his way through the defense for another 49ers first down; Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williamswas flagged for roughing the passer, putting the ball on the 4-yard line. On the very next play, McCaffrey ran in a 4-yard score.
Giants steal 3
A 17-yard completion from Jones to wide receiverDarius Slaytongot the Giants in 49ers territory on the ensuing possession, helping them get in range for Gano, who connected on a 57-yard field goal with 13 seconds remaining in the first half.
HALFTIME – 49ers 17, Giants 6
The 49ers controlled the first half, maintaining possession for 20 minutes and outgaining the Giants 242-88 in total yards. McCaffrey made NFL history in the first half. According to FOX Sports Research, McCaffrey’s rushing score made it 12 consecutive games that he has reached the end zone (including the playoffs). If he scores next week, McCaffrey will break a tie with Jerry Rice (1987) for the most consecutive games with a touchdown in 49ers history.
Giants take advantage
The Giants and 49ers each punted on their first possessions of the second half. Then a fair catch interference penalty onShemar Jean-Charlesput the ball on the San Francisco 37-yard line for New York.
On the second play of the drive, 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir was penalized for pass interference. One play later, Matt Breida powered in an 8-yard touchdown run for the Giants. They failed to convert a two-point conversion, though.
Deebo keeps going
On the first play of the ensuing drive, Samuel somehow evaded four tackle attempts en route to a 40-yard pickup. The drive ended with a 21-yard field goal from Moody. San Francisco led 20-12 with 4:08 remaining in the third quarter.
Finding Deebo
San Francisco forced another New York three-and-out, and then it took a three-score lead. On the eighth play of the next drive, Purdy hit a contested Samuel for a 27-yard touchdown. The 49ers led 30-12 with 5:58 remaining in the fourth quarter.