The New York Giants extended their losing streak to three straight games with a 34-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. After the Giants jumped to an early 7-0 lead, the 49ers took complete control from there, dominating the Week 9 matchup.
The Giants’ best defensive player this season has been Brian Burns by a wide margin, and the elite edge rusher continued his dominance on Sunday, earning our Player of the Game honors for his game-changing impact.
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Burns notched a sack and forced fumble at the end of the first half, stripping the ball from 49ers quarterback Mac Jones and setting the Giants up just outside the red zone. That play boosted Burns’ season sack total to 11.0, underscoring his relentless pressure in the Giants vs. 49ers clash.
Then, with the game still within reach late in the third quarter, Burns batted down a crucial third-down pass for the 49ers, forcing a punt and stalling their momentum on a key drive.
Burns wrapped up the game with four tackles (one for a loss), one sack, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble, bolstering his Pro Bowl candidacy and fueling early Defensive Player of the Year buzz for the star pass rusher.
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In a season where the Giants have struggled mightily against the run and the rest of the defensive line has underperformed, Burns has been a model of consistency for Big Blue on defense, delivering high-impact plays week after week.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants vs. 49ers Player of the Game: Brian Burns
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