Despite the records, this matchup has the makings of a tight and competitive game for the Giants and 49ers. Both teams have playmakers who can tilt the fantasy scoreboard, but smart lineup decisions will separate the contenders from the pretenders this week.
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🔥 Quick Start Table
| Player | Team | Start/Sit | Confidence Meter | Projected Stat Line |
| Mac Jones (QB) | SF | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 21/32, 218 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT |
| Christian McCaffrey (RB) | SF | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 94 RUSH YDS, 1 TD, 32 REC YDS |
| Jauan Jennings (WR) | SF | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 6 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD |
| George Kittle (TE) | SF | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 5 REC, 64 YDS, 1 TD |
| Kendrick Bourne (WR) | SF | 🚫 Sit | ⭐️⭐️ | 2 REC, 24 YDS |
| Jaxson Dart (QB) | NYG | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 17/27, 205 YDS, 1 PASS TD, 1 RUSH TD |
| Wandale Robinson (WR) | NYG | ✅ Start | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 7 REC, 76 YDS, 1 TD |
| Theo Johnson (TE) | NYG | 🚫 Sit | ⭐️⭐️ | 3 REC, 22 YDS |
🔍 Player Analysis
San Francisco 49ers
Mac Jones – QB (Start)
Jones looked comfortable last week, tossing two touchdowns while protecting the football. Against a Giants defense that’s allowed multiple passing scores in four of their last five games, he’s a solid streaming play.
Projected: 215–225 yards, 1 TD
Christian McCaffrey – RB (Start)
CMC had a “quiet” game by his standards last week, but expect a rebound. The Giants’ linebackers have struggled in coverage, giving up receiving touchdowns to both Barkley and RJ Harvey recently. McCaffrey should feast in both the run and pass game.
Projected: 120 total yards, 1 TD
Jauan Jennings – WR (Start)
Jennings has quietly become a reliable target with 7+ looks in back-to-back weeks. His physical route running and red-zone presence make him a high-upside flex. Expect him to find pay dirt again.
Projected: 75–85 yards, 1 TD
George Kittle – TE (Start)
Kittle made sure everyone celebrated National Tight Ends Day properly by scoring last week. With the Giants allowing the 4th-most fantasy points to TEs, Kittle’s elite after-catch ability should shine.
Projected: 60–70 yards, 1 TD
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Kendrick Bourne – WR (Sit)
While Bourne flashed some big-play ability last week (nearly 15 yards per catch), his target share plummeted with Kittle and Jennings back in the mix. Until he’s more involved, keep him on the bench.
Projected: 7 catches 65 yards, 0 TD
New York Giants
Jaxson Dart – QB (Start)
Dart continues to impress as a dual-threat. He totaled two touchdowns (1 pass, 1 rush) last week and now faces a San Francisco defense that has given up chunk plays through the air in recent weeks. He’s a sneaky fantasy starter in 2QB or Superflex formats.
Projected: 200+ pass yards, 1 TD, 35 rush yards, 1 rush TD
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Wan’dale Robinson – WR (Start)
After two quiet outings, Robinson is due for a breakout. The Niners have allowed slot receivers to move the chains consistently, and Robinson’s quickness gives him the edge. This is the week he finds the end zone.
Projected: 75–80 yards, 1 TD
Theo Johnson – TE (Sit)
Johnson’s usage just isn’t there. He’s touchdown-dependent and hasn’t seen consistent red-zone targets. Until he becomes more involved, he’s best left on your bench.
Projected: 20–25 yards, 0 TD
🏁 Final Take
This matchup has sneaky fantasy potential, with several mid-tier starters capable of delivering above-average production. CMC and Kittle headline the must-starts for San Francisco, while Dart and Wan’dale Robinson are intriguing upside plays for the Giants.
Expect a scrappy, grind-it-out contest that’s closer than expected, but still fantasy-friendly for those starting the right guys.
