The New York Giants are coming off of a rough five quarters of defensive football to say the least. Week 9 gives the Giants a chance to add a game in the win column when they return home to face the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers shouldn’t be taken lightly, but they aren’t the juggernaut they’ve been in the past. Certain players getting older, as well as some key injuries, have weakened a team that has the potential to be formidable. That makes this a much-needed break in a string of tough games for the Giants.

The Giants’ defense — and secondary in particular — has been ravaged by injuries over the last two weeks. Can they overcome those injuries against San Francisco?

The X’s and O’s

Kyle Shanahan’s scheme is pretty familiar by now. He, along with Sean McVay at the rival Los Angeles

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