Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets head west to take on Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers in Game 1 of the 2024 Monday Night Football schedule in Week 1. Both teams are favorites to win the Lombardi Trophy, but 2023 couldn’t have gone more differently for either team.

After an offseason full of hope and promise, Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon and missed the entire 2023 season after just four plays as the Jets’ quarterback. Though there was a will-he-won’t-he saga to return, the team ultimately failed to make the playoffs, a bitter end to a season that had been dripping with Super Bowl hype.

The 49ers made it to the final game of the season but once again came up just short of a chip, and once again it was Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. After navigating some tricky contractual waters with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tackle Trent Williams, Kyle Shanahan’s offense is complete and ready to rise to the top of the NFC once again.

USA TODAY Sports has live updates, highlights and more from the opening game of the 2024 “MNF” schedule between the Jets and 49ers.

The Jets v 49ers game starts at 8:15 p.m. (Eastern Time) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

• TV channel: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2

ESPN is once again the home of “Monday Night Football.” The regular team of Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color) will be on hand for the broadcast, while Lisa Salters will report from the sidelines.

Viewers can also tune in to the “ManningCast” with Peyton and Eli Manning on ESPN2.

For those looking for a live stream of the game, there’s Fubo TV. Fubo TV carries NBC as well as CBS, FOX, NFL Network, and the ESPN family of networks, meaning you can watch NFL action right through to the end of the season.

ESPN+, ESPN’s own streaming service, will also broadcast the match.

Mike Greenberg shares his thoughts on the New York Jets

Mackenzie Salmon asks Mike Greenberg how he’s doing ahead of the MNF game against the Jets and the return of Aaron Rodgers.

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Here are USA TODAY Sports’ tips for this match:

Deebo Samuel says ‘nothing has changed’ since Purdy joined the 49ers

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel said his QB Brock Purdy has been pretty consistent since he entered the league.

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The 49ers are favored to beat the Jets, according to BetMGM NFL odds. Looking to bet? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NFL betting promotions in 2024.

• Distribution: 49ers (-4)
• Moneyline: 49ers (-210); Jets (+170)
• Over/under: 43

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