The 49ers travel to New York with a game plan that probably looks like the Atlanta game: run and run some more.

The San Francisco 49ers and general manager John Lynch continue to work the phones ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.

The 2025 season has been a nightmare for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. That's because he's been dealing with a turf toe injury since Week 1. Purdy has been sidelined since Sept. 28. Mac Jones has filled in at quarterback during the former Mr.

Ferrell and trade acquisition Keion White will be the new blood on the 49ers defensive line, moves that were made even more necessary with the 49ers’ placing defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The 49ers (5-3) face the Giants (2-6) Sunday at MetLife Stadium. (CBS, 10 a.m.)

In 2022, the four-time Pro Bowler recorded 15.5 sacks with the New England Patriots. At 33 years old, Judon could provide a spark to the 49ers' struggling pass rush. San Francisco wouldn't be tied to him in the long term either. This offseason, Judon signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Dolphins, making him a cheap and temporary option.

Maybe Jones is just defending his teammate after a rough year. But there’s no denying Jennings has fallen short in 2025. It’s disappointing to see one of the 49ers’ most popular players jeopardize his legacy, though San Francisco’s move to include performance-based incentives suddenly looks very smart.

San Francisco 49ers third-round pick Nick Martin hasn't made an impact on the defense through the first eight games, but Robert Saleh isn't worried.

Process of elimination suggests Phillips is the one player who could boost the Niners’ pass rush. He’s a free agent after this season, and would likely cost the 49ers no more than $7-9 million in 2025. But he’s a rental, which John Lynch has gone out of his way to say that’s not the direction the team wants to head.