The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial Week 9 clash against the New York Giants, but the biggest question mark still hovers over the quarterback position. Brock Purdy, dealing with a nagging toe injury since Week 4,

New York’s hype train has come screeching to a halt ahead of Week 9.

Beginning in Week 4, the New York Giants have had a weird stretch of losing games they probably should have won and winning some games when they were expected to lose.

Oddsmakers have installed the 49ers as the road favorites, with the current odds reflecting a tight contest: San Francisco is listed at a -2.5 spread (-120) and a -152 moneyline.