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.

Preview the Week 9 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The New York Giants will be without CB Paulson Adebo and CB Cor'Dale Flott against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 9.

Yet there is evidence the praise for Dart isn’t hyperbole. He starred at Ole Miss under Lane Kiffin, and was the only quarterback other than No. 1 overall selection Cam Ward to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Giants taking him at No. 23 overall.

Quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall were both banged up in the 49ers' Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Neither player has played since then and the early returns from their first Week 9 practice indicate they could be headed toward a similar fate.

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.

Two banged up teams looking to turn around their fortunes meet at MetLife Stadium in Week 9 when San Francisco 49ers (5-3) visit the New York Giants (2-6). The 49ers’ litany of injuries may have finally caught up with them.

The Giants' defensive secondary will have to field some young players this weekend, with most of their starters sidelined by injury.

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.