“Monday Night Football” opens 2024 with a spotlight matchup when the San Francisco 49ers host the New York Jets . Following last season’s Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are aiming to avoid a letdown. If four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy, the Jets also believe they’re a contender.
The 49ers are favorites to win over the Jets to close out the Week 1 schedule. Advertisement San Francisco’s roster is filled with luxuries. Brock Purdy was the NFL ’s most efficient passer last season (113 QB rating), and he returns his three favorite receivers now that Brandon Aiyuk inked an extension to get back on the field.
The trio of Aiyuk, receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and tight end George Kittle remains a nightmare to game plan against. Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey stands behind Purdy at running back, but he may not play in the opening game due to ongoing injury issues (calf/Achilles).
He was limited in practice last week and listed as questionable on Saturday. Third in points allowed (17.5) and eighth in yards allowed per game (303.
9) last season, the Niners defense has new faces with defensive end Arik Armstead departing for Jacksonville and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) starting the season on the sidelines. Nick Bosa and company still have plenty of returning talent to maintain a top-10 defense. For the Jets, Rodgers played four offensive snaps in 2023 before a ruptured Achilles ended his season.
Jets passers had a league-low 70.5 QB Rating.