The 49ers defeated the Giants 30-12 in a Week 3 thriller on September 21, 2023.

Trey Lance had a solid performance in his first start of the season. He completed 17 of 28 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 27 yards.

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The 49ers defense came up big in the fourth quarter, forcing the Giants to turn the ball over twice.

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Key plays from the game:Trey Lance threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel, Daniel Jones threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Kenny Golladay, Nick Bosa sacked Daniel Jones and forced a fumble, Giants scored a touchdown to cut the lead to 21-24.

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This victory is a good start to the season for the 49ers. It shows that they have the potential to be a contender in the NFC.

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The 49ers will travel to Philadelphia to play the Eagles in Week 4. The Eagles are another team that is expected to be a contender in the NFC.

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The 49ers next game will be aired on FOX. You can watch FOX on a variety of devices, including TVs, computers, smartphones, and tablets.

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Tickets to the 49ers next game can be purchased on the 49ers' website or through Ticketmaster.

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The 49ers will look to build on this victory when they travel to Philadelphia to play the Eagles in Week 4.

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