It would be hard to start a season much worse than the New York Giants. The team was outscored 60-0 in the first six quarters. But something magical happened at half time of Week 2, as the Giants came out and rallied. The team outscored the Cardinals 31-8 to pull out a narrow three-point victory.

It’s clear 1-1 feels a lot better than 0-2. It’s also clear it was a painful win, as the Giants lost Saquon Barkley, who will be out on Thursday as the team travels to battle the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers, meanwhile, started 2-0. They got a big win in Pittsburgh then came up with a tough win over the Rams. Now, they get to make their home debut on a short week against a banged-up Giants team. Both teams were in the playoffs in 2022, and of the Giants want to make it back getting a win here would be huge.

Brock Purdy, meanwhile, has yet to lose as a starting quarterback. The 49ers are heavy favorites on Thursday night as well.

For fantasy, for the Giants, Daniel Jones is a low-end QB2 for me. I have Darren Waller as a low-end TE1. I’m not bullish on any running backs and I’m still giving it a week before I rely on any of the receivers.

For the 49ers, Purdy is also a QB2 for me. He’s been great for the 49ers but not totally for fantasy. Christian McCaffrey is an RB1, and a start. Among the passing game weapons, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle won’t all have big games, but they all have that potential. I’m still starting them if I have them and taking my chances.

Now, on to my Week 3 picks!

NFL Picks, Week 3

49ers Over Giants
Titans Over Browns
Lions Over Falcons
Saints Over Packers
Dolphins Over Broncos
Vikings Over Chargers
Patriots Over Jets
Bills Over Commanders
Jaguars Over Texans
Ravens Over Colts
Seahawks Over Panthers
Chiefs Over Bears
Cowboys Over Cardinals
Steelers Over Raiders
Eagles Over Buccaneers
Rams Over Bengals

Last Week: 10-6
Season: 18-14

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.