49ers have flexed their muscles two weeks in a row feasting on bottom of the barrel QB's in Fitzpatrick and Mark Sanchez, but this week they have to face a two time Super Bowl winner in Eli Manning. There has been a lot of talk about how the 49ers are seeking revenge. I think the line in this game is off a bit because of how well the 49ers have played against two poor teams. I think the oddsmakers are stretching a bit here against the Giants one of the leagues best road teams. How good are the Giants on the road? We will find out if they can continue to prove people wrong on the road as they have in the last two years as under dogs. They also get Hakeem Nicks back which just fully solidifies the receiving corp that has many options for Eli. Last week they even started running the ball well. On defense the 49ers are 11th in third down conversions allowed. That's a little surprising and I think Eli Manning can have some success moving the chains. The Giants are ranked 7th in that category on defense and should be able to slow down the 49ers offense that is very much improved from last years championship game. Bottom line this game should be a back and forth defensive struggle and very similar to the championship game just a little bit more offense.
