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Giants vs. 49ers: Full San Francisco preview for Week 10

By Peter Panacy

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Kyle Williams #10 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass against cornerback Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants on October 14, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 26-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Kyle Williams #10 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass against cornerback Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants on October 14, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 26-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 14: Center Jonathan Goodwin #59 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to snap the ball against the New York Giants at the start of the first quarter on October 14, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 26-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 14: Center Jonathan Goodwin #59 of the San Francisco 49ers prepares to snap the ball against the New York Giants at the start of the first quarter on October 14, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants won 26-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

Week 10 by the Numbers

With a combined one win between the 49ers and Giants, it’s safe to say neither team has done well, statistically.

The five-game stretch earlier this season, where the Niners were losing by three points or less, is long since over. While some could have looked at that as an indication head coach Kyle Shanahan’s squad was close, the past three games have seen his offense score a mere 10 points per game.

And all of that has led to some pretty woeful offensive numbers, but the Giants are in the same boat.

Offensive Statistics

Take a look at the offensive numbers the 49ers have put up this season and where this unit ranks in comparison to the rest of the NFL:

49ers Offensive Stats and Rankings Table
Tot Pass Pass Pass Rush Rush Rush Rush
Player PF Yds TO FL 1stD Yds TD Int Att Yds TD Y/A
Team Stats 143 2785 14 6 167 1956 6 8 199 829 7 4.2
Lg Rank Offense 30 24 21 25 21 18 32 21 29 24 11 13

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/9/2017.

While bad, the Giants aren’t having much better luck:

Giants Offensive Stats and Rankings Table
Tot Pass Pass Pass Pass Rush Rush Rush Rush
Player PF Yds TO FL 1stD Yds TD Int NY/A Att Yds TD Y/A
Team Stats 129 2394 10 4 133 1700 12 6 5.4 175 694 2 4.0
Lg Rank Offense 28 28 13 10 30 20 15 13 26 30 27 29 20

Provided by Pro-Football-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 11/9/2017.

It’s possible to place some of the blame on the lack of offensive weapons both teams have right now, especially the bad quarterbacking the 49ers have had. Yet it isn’t as if either team is dominating the defensive side of the ball either.

Defensive Statistics

Heading into this contest, the Niners have allowed the second most points in the NFL (239) and are giving up an average of 5.4 yards per play, which is tied for 10th.

This, combined with the 27th-ranked yardage defense, certainly points to San Francisco being on the field a lot. And we can blame offensive inability there, as well as a lack of defensive playmakers.

But the Giants actually rank worse in average yards per play allowed (5.8). And while they haven’t given up as many points on the season (207), one could argue the Niners have a slight advantage here.

Especially considering New York ranks 31st in average offensive duration (2:21).