The New York Giants 30-27 win over the San Francisco 49ers was about as thrilling of a game played by the Giants all season, and a game that defined the very concept of “total team effort.”
Of course to get that team effort, it takes a strong showing by the individuals, many of whom delivered nice showings in the win. Before running down the list, however, a big “stock down” to the run defense, which entered the game as the NFL’s No. 1 run defense.
The Giants, who were missing key run-stoppers such as defensive end George Selvie (calf) and linebackers Devon Kennard (hamstring) and Jon Beason (concussion, suffered on the fifth snap from scrimmage) yielded 124 yards on 27 carries to San Francisco, the most by an opponent in this still young season.