Following two road games that were each brutal in their own way, the New York Giants (2-6) return home to face the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) in Week 9. 61-year-old John Hussey will greet them, the head official for Sunday afternoon's showdown.

The San Francisco 49ers face the New York Giants needing a win to rally amid another season threatening to be derailed by injuries. Here's what our NFL coverage team expects.

Two banged up teams looking to turn around their fortunes meet at MetLife Stadium in Week 9 when San Francisco 49ers (5-3) visit the New York Giants (2-6). The 49ers’ litany of injuries may have finally caught up with them.

The Giants' defensive secondary will have to field some young players this weekend, with most of their starters sidelined by injury.

It's looking like the Giants will be playing shorthanded on the backend again for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Ferrell and trade acquisition Keion White will be the new blood on the 49ers defensive line, moves that were made even more necessary with the 49ers’ placing defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos on injured reserve, meaning he will miss at least the next four games. The 49ers (5-3) face the Giants (2-6) Sunday at MetLife Stadium. (CBS, 10 a.m.)

San Francisco 49ers DC Robert Saleh says rookie QB Jaxson Dart is "uber talented" and feels the New York Giants "hit on this one big time."