The New York Giants defense is dreadful against the run. After cgiving up 277 yards on the ground in Week 8 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants allowed the San Francisco 49ers to rush for 159 yards in their 34-24 win at MetLife Stadium. The 49ers had an easy plan — give the football to Brian Robinson and Christian McCaffrey, who totaled 32 carries for 159 yards.

The 49ers used 21 personnel 50% of the time and 22 personnel 15% of the time. Their 12 personnel snaps were 9% and their 11 personnel were just 26%. Heavy personnel forced the Giants into BASE on 69% of snaps and a more loaded box (7+ on 41% of snaps). It was the 49ers who won this heavyweight matchup.

While the Giants had a few impact run plays by Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and one impressive one by Dru Phillips, wh

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