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Robert Saleh’s team didn’t seem to belong with the 49ers
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Robert Saleh’s team didn’t seem to belong with the 49ers

Review of the Jets’ 32-19 loss to the 49ers in Week 1 on Monday:

Attack

The Jets had Aaron Rodgers back at quarterback, but they still looked lost for most of the night.

Rodgers (13 of 21, 167 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 82.8 rating) had moments of his old self, but there were also long stretches when he couldn’t move the ball.

The Jets ran just 49 plays and failed to sustain drives.

RB Breece Hall (16 rushes, 54 yards, 1 TD, 5 receptions, 39 yards) struggled to find running space behind the new-look offensive line and committed a crucial fumble early in the game.

FIGURE: F


New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 calls a play during the first quarter.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 calls a play during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Defense

When news broke that Christian McCaffrey would be out, the initial reaction was that it could be a big night for the Jets defense.

Instead, backup Jordan Mason ran for 147 yards on 28 attempts and scored one touchdown.

The Jets allowed 401 yards to the 49ers and couldn’t get off the field on third down. The 49ers scored on eight straight possessions. The pass rush was non-existent.

FIGURE: F

Special teams

This was another game where Thomas Morstead was perhaps the Jets’ best player. Morstead threw a 60-yard punt that turned the field at one point.

The Jets haven’t taken much advantage of the new kickoff return.

Xavier Gipson’s longest return was 28 yards.

FIGURE: C


Robert Saleh and Kyle Shanahan
Robert Saleh and Kyle Shanahan Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Accompaniment

On Monday night, the Jets clearly looked like an inferior team.

The 49ers are a good team, but the Jets should be too. Instead, it seemed like the JV was playing the college team.

Robert Saleh must find answers and get things in order.

Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett failed to inspire confidence, even with Rodgers.

Kyle Shanahan was the Jets’ underperforming coach.

FIGURE: F