Defensive end Justin Smith batted down Eli Manning's fourth-down pass late in the fourth quarter to preserve the San Francisco 49ers' 27-20 victory over the New York Giants. The Giants used a 32-yard Hakeem Nicks touchdown reception to get within seven, 27-20, midway through the final period. The visitors then forced the 49ers to punt before marching down the field but when faced with a 4th-and-2 from the 10 with 37 seconds to play, Smith put his arms up to knock down Manning's pbutt. Alex Smith took a few kneel downs to seal San Francisco's seventh straight victory, the club's best run since it ripped off 11 straight victories during the 1997 season. The 49ers (8-1) got the win despite running back Frank Gore having zero rushing yards on six carries. Source: Sports Network
8-1??? Who saw that? And weve only played one division game so far! WHOS GOT IT BETTER THEN US???? NOOOOOO-BODY!!!