The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New York Giants 30-12 on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL season. Here are some of the top moments from the game:
- 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell gets off to a hot start: Mitchell rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter, including a 65-yard touchdown run.
- Giants respond with a touchdown pass: Giants quarterback Daniel Jones connected with wide receiver Darius Slayton on a 75-yard touchdown pass to cut the 49ers' lead to 14-7.
- 49ers add to their lead in the second quarter: San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to give the 49ers a 21-7 lead at halftime.
- 49ers dominate the second half: San Francisco held the Giants to just five points in the second half, and they added nine points of their own, including a 48-yard field goal by Robbie Gould.
Final Score:
49ers 30, Giants 12
Takeaways
- The 49ers' running game was dominant in this game, as they rushed for 250 yards and three touchdowns.
- The 49ers' defense also played well, as they held the Giants to just 12 points and 250 total yards.
- The Giants struggled to get anything going on offense, as they were held to just 12 points and 250 total yards.