The New York Giants will host the San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, and here are three reasons for optimism in Week 9.

The San Francisco 49ers, who come to MetLife Stadium on Sunday to face the New York Giants, are a team Giants fans might not be terribly familiar with. Sure, you know some of the big names. But, do you really know what kind of team the 49ers are?

Without directly saying so, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted on Wednesday that Week 1 starting quarterback Brock Purdy could remain sidelined due to a lingering toe injury for this Sunday's game between the 5-3 49ers and 2-6 New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

The Giants remain in the underdog position for their next game, but the oddsmakers are closing the gap between them and their opponent.

San Fransisco 49ers OC Klint Kubiak addressed the media on Thursday and discussed the injury status of QB Brock Purdy, offering a vague update.

One of the reasons the 49ers value Jennings so much is his role in the run game. The team believes the best is yet to come from him.

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was mic'd up for his second game back from injury, so fans got an up-close reaction to his touchdown.

By the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams looked extremely limited.