By: Sean Davis aka Sean-E Football
The stage is set for a Primetime showdown between the New York Giants and the San Francisco 49ers."
Where? Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
When? 8:15 p.m. ET, exclusively on Prime Video.
Last week, the New York Giants pulled off a historic comeback against the Arizona Cardinals.Trailing 21 points in the third quarter, the G-Men scored on all five second-half possessions for a remarkable 31-28 victory.
But there's always a but.
Star RB Saquon Barkley suffered an ankle injury late in the game and will miss Thursday's matchup. Now, it's up to quarterback Daniel Jones and the rest of the offense to shine. Jones showed sparks of brilliance in the second half against Arizona, can he do it against a much more experienced defense in a short week?"
On the other side, the San Francisco 49ers have been dominating.They buried the Steelers in Week 1 and faced a tough test against the Rams. Now, they return home for a prime-time clash against the Giants.
Here are 4 key things to watch for in this exciting matchup.
First, keep an eye on Christian McCaffrey's role in a short week.
McCaffrey has been a workhorse, and the 49ers might lean on him even more.
Second, without Barkley, can the Giants establish a run game?
They face a tough challenge against the Niners' stout run defense.
Third, can Daniel Jones continue his second-half magic?
Jones and the Giants' passing game need to find consistency.
Lastly, watch for Brock Purdy's impact on the 49ers' offense.
Purdy has been excellent so far, but can the Giants' defense disrupt his rhythm?
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