There was genuine belief that all three New York teams were going to be really good this year, before a ball was kicked. Fast forward not three weeks, and I can indeed confirm crisis mode for all of them.
The Buffalo Bill’s Josh Allen looks like he’s taking his life in his hands every play, while Stefon Diggs is being accused of all sorts. The Jets managed to get just four snaps out of their will-be Hall of Fame quarterback before moving back to Zach Wilson.
But it’s the New York Giants that are the worst of the lot – not only did they lose their first six quarters of football by a combined score of 60-0, they’re also without Saquon Barkley now for the next few weeks. The NFL is a cruel mistress.
San Francisco -10
I normally always take the points because there are just too many instances in the NFL where teams are handed easy scores at the end of games. But I cannot see a way in which the Giants score over ten points to begin with.
The Niners are methodical and kind of match-up proof because Kyle Shanahan’s scheme just gets players wide open.
So in that instance, if I think the Niners score 24+, I need the Giants to score two touchdowns and that ain’t happening.
Under 44 Points
To that exact point, if the Giants aren’t producing big runs due to Barkley’s absence and they’re reliant on the arm of Daniel Jones, this could be a long night for them.On the off-chance they go short to try to move the ball, the clock is against the over.
You need to think about game script and both scenarios probably end up with very few points.
The Niners take away the middle of the field better than any team in football. That much is a certified fact.
One thing that they’re also prone to is being burned on the outside. Slayton is the best receiver on the Giants and is also the best burner that plays a full-time role. In theory, this would be Jalin Hyatt but he’s not quite up to speed yet.
Jones will look here for his bunch plays, and he only needs one to land to get this over.
Deebo Samuel Over 4.5 Receptions
There are better receiver duos in the NFL than Deebo and Brandon Aiyuk but very few more complementary duos.
What I mean by this is that Aiyuk kills man coverage and Deebo kills zone because he knows how to find the soft spots.
The Giants deploy zone coverage of 72.4% of their defensive snaps, leaning into Deebo’s strength here.
Deebo Samuel Over 55.5 Receiving Yards
Just to emphasise this, most of Deebo’s best work is with ball-in-hand, so his yards after catch statistics mean that he could be liable to take even one reception 55 yards.
Given the lack of back end speed that New York have, unless they have a safety going with his motion, they’re in deep trouble.
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NY Giants & 49ers Bet Builder Tips
San Francisco -10
Under 44 Points
Darius Slayton Over 34.5 Receiving Yards
Deebo Samuel Over 4.5 Receptions
Deebo Samuel Over 55.5 Receiving Yards
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There was genuine belief that all three New York teams were going to be really good this year, before a ball was kicked. Fast forward not three weeks, and I can indeed confirm crisis mode for all of them.
The Buffalo Bill’s Josh Allen looks like he’s taking his life in his hands every play, while Stefon Diggs is being accused of all sorts. The Jets managed to get just four snaps out of their will-be Hall of Fame quarterback before moving back to Zach Wilson.
But it’s the New York Giants that are the worst of the lot – not only did they lose their first six quarters of football by a combined score of 60-0, they’re also without Saquon Barkley now for the next few weeks. The NFL is a cruel mistress.
San Francisco -10
I normally always take the points because there are just too many instances in the NFL where teams are handed easy scores at the end of games. But I cannot see a way in which the Giants score over ten points to begin with.
The Niners are methodical and kind of match-up proof because Kyle Shanahan’s scheme just gets players wide open.
So in that instance, if I think the Niners score 24+, I need the Giants to score two touchdowns and that ain’t happening.
Under 44 Points
To that exact point, if the Giants aren’t producing big runs due to Barkley’s absence and they’re reliant on the arm of Daniel Jones, this could be a long night for them.On the off-chance they go short to try to move the ball, the clock is against the over.
You need to think about game script and both scenarios probably end up with very few points.
Darius Slayton Over 34.5 Receiving Yards
The Niners take away the middle of the field better than any team in football. That much is a certified fact.
One thing that they’re also prone to is being burned on the outside. Slayton is the best receiver on the Giants and is also the best burner that plays a full-time role. In theory, this would be Jalin Hyatt but he’s not quite up to speed yet.
Jones will look here for his bunch plays, and he only needs one to land to get this over.
Deebo Samuel Over 4.5 Receptions
There are better receiver duos in the NFL than Deebo and Brandon Aiyuk but very few more complementary duos.
What I mean by this is that Aiyuk kills man coverage and Deebo kills zone because he knows how to find the soft spots.
The Giants deploy zone coverage of 72.4% of their defensive snaps, leaning into Deebo’s strength here.
Deebo Samuel Over 55.5 Receiving Yards
Just to emphasise this, most of Deebo’s best work is with ball-in-hand, so his yards after catch statistics mean that he could be liable to take even one reception 55 yards.
Given the lack of back end speed that New York have, unless they have a safety going with his motion, they’re in deep trouble.
NFL Betting Tips
San Francisco -10
Under 44 Points
Darius Slayton Over 34.5 Receiving Yards
Deebo Samuel Over 4.5 Receptions
Deebo Samuel Over 55.5 Receiving Yards
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