Now, the 49ers and Giants turn the page on their history with a matchup of Mac Jones (?) and Jaxson Dart. Coming off a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants are reeling a bit with the unfortunate season-ending injury to promising rookie running back Cam Skattebo. As for the 49ers, where to start with the injury discussion?

The San Francisco 49ers could've shocked the NFL community by making quarterback Jaxson Dart the 11th overall selection of this year's draft. San Francisco instead grabbed defensive end Mykel Williams at pick No. 11, while Dart has emerged as a potential future star as a member of the New York Giants.

Explore how the 49ers and Giants compare statistically ahead of their Week 9 clash as San Francisco looks to rebound in a crucial NFC matchup.

For the first time in nearly a year, the 49ers defense has notched an interception, ending an NFL record-long drought.

Yet there is evidence the praise for Dart isn’t hyperbole. He starred at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin, and was the only quarterback other than No. 1 overall selection Cam Ward to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Giants taking him at No. 23 overall.

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The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Houston Texans on Sunday. How did it affect their standing heading into Week 9?

A familiar face returns to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell joins the team’s practice squad. Ferrell’s return marks his second stint in red and gold, adding depth to the 49ers’ roster following the addition of Keion White in exchange for a sixth-round pick.