Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers hope to get back on track running the ball against the New York Giants and their 30th-ranked rush defense

Protecting the ball, offensive creativity, and defensive dominance are crucial for the 49ers to rebound against the Giants and reclaim NFC West control.

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM line: 49ers by 2 1/2. Against the spread: 49ers 4-4, Giants 4-4. Series record: 49ers lead 22-21. Last meeti

If Adebo and Flott can’t play, the Giants would be without their two starting outside cornerbacks. That could mean another full slate of snaps on defense for former first-round pick Deonte Banks. As for who would line up opposite Banks, that would be a wait-and-see proposition.

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial Week 9 clash against the New York Giants, but the biggest question mark still hovers over the quarterback position. Brock Purdy, dealing with a nagging toe injury since Week 4,

The Giants will see a fan-funded plane protest banner before Sunday’s home game against the 49ers — weather permitting. The banner, with a message aimed at co-owner John Mara, will call for the firings of coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen.

Ben Solak of ESPN has added San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings to the pile of potential targets for the Giants.