49ers: 5 key matchups to watch in Week 10 vs. Giants

Giants vs. 49ers: 5 key matchups to watch in Week 10 for San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Victor Cruz #80 of the New York Giants is tackled by cornerback Carlos Rogers #22 of the San Francisco 49ers after a pass reception during the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park on October 14, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26-3. Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 09: Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks defends against wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants at CenturyLink Field on November 9, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

No. 4: Richard Sherman vs. Odell Beckham Jr.

Well, if this isn’t a matchup fans wouldn’t want to watch, who knows what is?

The Giants passing offense has been bad this year, true. But not because of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who leads the team with 785 yards on 61 receptions, well on his way to crest 1,000 yards again this season.

While Eli Manning’s issues under center have held Beckham from reaching his peak, the three-time Pro Bowler is still more than capable doing damage against any opponent.

He’ll often find himself lined up opposite cornerback Richard Sherman, who has been one of the most reliable and consistent defenders San Francisco has this season.

When he’s on the field, of course.

Sherman has blanketed the left side of the Niners secondary all season, rarely being targeted by opponents’ quarterbacks. Therefore, one might expect the Giants to force some routes for Beckham away from Sherman’s side.

But when it happens, it sure will be fun to watch who gets the edge.