The San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants faced off during Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season. The outcome was almost never in doubt with the Niners coming out on top with 36-9 being the final score.
It was a gradual process, but the 49ers managed to build their advantage throughout the course of this game. San Francisco only put up six points in the initial period and held the Giants scoreless. The Niners continued to build on their lead and went up 16-6 at halftime.
The Giants failed to get going in the second half putting up just three total points within this stretch. Meanwhile, New York put up another 20 points on the scoreboard — going above and beyond to confirm the outcome.
Now, the 49ers hold a 2-1 record and will look to win their third consecutive game when they take on a struggling Eagles squad in Week 4. Meanwhile, the Giants have yet to win a game and have to go up against the Rams in order to avoid an 0-4 start to the season.
With that being said, let’s take a look at four major takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants matchup in Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.