But the Niners had a decision to make with upstart Nick Mullens or C.J. Beathard being the starter against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. Mullens was a surprising revelation against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football on Nov. 1.
It seems that San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan decided to go with the perceived hot hand. According to Pro Football Reference, Mullens was a big play machine against the Silver and Black.
The former unknown from Southern Miss completed 16 of 22 passes for 262 yards, as the Niners blasted the Raiders 34-3 on national television.