Schedule leak: The 49ers are heading to the Big Apple in December

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The San Francisco 49ers are set to play against the New York Giants in New York on December 6, 2025. This game is part of the schedule leaks ahead of the official NFL release.

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49ers to play Giants on December 6, 2025
Brock Purdy struggles in cold weather games
Traveling from West Coast to East Coast impacts performance

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 02: Sam Okuayinonu #91 of the San Francisco 49ers sacks Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants during the third quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images We can expect multiple schedule leaks ahead of the official release scheduled for early Thursday. So far, we know the San Francisco 49ers’ two international games, but that’s it for leaks. One account to pay attention to on Twitter is @NerdingonNFL. They tweeted that the Niners will travel to New York in early December to take on John Harbaugh’s New York Giants: On December 6, 2025, it was 41 degrees and overcast, with winds blowing only 5 miles per hour. However, it was only 28 degrees the day before. The following Monday and Tuesday were also only 28 degrees. Much has been made about how 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy performs in the cold weather. There’s the infamous game in Week 6 of 2023 against the , where the Niners lost after their field goal kicker, who is no longer on the team, missed a 41-yarder in the final seconds. Purdy had a -0.25 EPA per dropback that game. Two of his other subpar performances came in Week 13 of 2024 when it was snowing in Buffalo. The 49ers got the doors blown off them 35-10. Purdy finished that game with a -0.29 EPA per dropback. The final example was two weeks later against the in 2024. This game was in Santa Clara on December 12. It was rainy and wet for the majority of the first half. The gusts of wind reached 17 miles per hour at kickoff and persisted throughout the game. The wind continued through the fourth quarter at 15 miles per hour, while the rain tapered off in the third quarter. Purdy finished that game with a -0.33 EPA per dropback in a nasty 12-6 game. It’s one thing if it’s cold. But when the elements like rain and wind start to factor in, life has not been easy for the offense. It’ll be an early kickoff. A West Coast team traveling across the country is generally a sleepy spot. We’ll see if the games around Week 13 allow the Niners to stay out east, or if they’ll go from Mexico City to California to New York in a three-game stretch.

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When are the 49ers playing the Giants in New York?

The San Francisco 49ers will play the New York Giants on December 6, 2025.

What are Brock Purdy's performance stats in cold weather games?

Brock Purdy has had subpar performances in cold weather, including a -0.25 EPA per dropback against the Cleveland Browns in 2023 and a -0.29 EPA per dropback in Buffalo in 2024.

How does traveling from the West Coast to New York affect NFL teams?

Traveling from the West Coast to New York can lead to a sluggish performance, especially for early kickoff games, as teams may struggle with time zone adjustments.

Schedule leak: The 49ers are heading to the Big Apple in December

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