Here we are at week 9 and it is a very crucial time for the 49ers. Another dreaded trip to the east coast, another dreaded trip to the stadium that took out Solly Thomas and Nick Bosa a few years back, and another attempt to try and build momentum for the rest of the season. At this point 6-3 would be worlds better than 5-4. A loss Sunday would be a big hole to dig out of.

As for the team, the two main guys (well 3 counting BA) are still on the shelf. Purdy is limited yet again, and Pearsall is a DNP entirely, BA’s window hasn’t opened, so he’s a long way off. Huff is out one more week at least, but Burford is back, for good or ill. And Dee Winters was a full participant so that’s good. Jones and Jennings as well are full participants. Oft-injured Yetur Gross-Matos and Ben Barch are limited as are DTs Jordan Elliott and Alfred Collins.

In other words, another day in Ninerland.

The Giants have their own slew of injuries, what with the latest being Cameron Skattebo, who had what looks like the same injury suffered by Fred Warner.

I’m sure Marc was psyched for this game, so at some point, raise a glass, throw a quick prayer, or simply give a knowing head nod to Marc, our friend and fan.