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The 5-3 San Francisco 49ers are preparing for a tilt with the 2-6 New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey, this Sunday.
The Niners are still dealing with quarterback uncertainties, and Brock Purdy is still recovering from an early-season toe injury. Mac Jones would be in line to start if Purdy can't go.
But the Giants seem to have their quarterback situation down, with rookie Jaxson Dart impressing through five starts.
Kyle Shanahan reveals thoughts on Giants QB Jaxson Dart
In his press conference leading up to Sunday's game, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed how impressed he's been with the rookie quarterback.
"I've been really impressed with him. They're mixing in a lot of RPOs for him, which I think is good for him, and he's got a good feel for them. He's just been really impressive watching the tape. He's got a very good knack for off-schedule plays," Shanahan raved.
"Attacking through the air, scrambling. You drop any of your plays in coverage, he finds them. His vision is pretty elite. When he gets outside the pocket, or playing inside the pocket, he knows how to play quarterback. And he's been extremely impressive so far."
It's high praise from Shanahan, who certainly knows a thing or two about quarterback play.
The Ole Miss product has totaled 984 passing yards with a 59.9% completion percentage through seven appearances this season, adding eight touchdowns in the air and four on the ground.
It certainly seems like New York has finally found their franchise guy under center for the next decade plus.
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