Although Christian McCaffrey was sidelined, the San Francisco 49ers managed to secure a win without their star running back, thanks to Jordan Mason’s impressive performance.

Mason achieved a career-high by rushing for 147 yards on 28 carries, contributing to the 49ers’ solid 32-19 triumph over the New York Jets.

The 49ers scored on eight consecutive possessions with Brock Purdy’s efficient performance and Mason’s timely runs leading the charge.

Purdy passed for 231 yards, while versatile receiver Deebo Samuel added 77 yards from scrimmage along with a touchdown.

The Jets had a silver lining as veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed the game without injury. However, the Jets’ offense struggled to maintain drives and turned the ball over twice during the match.

Rodgers finished with 167 yards, one touchdown, and one interception before being substituted in the fourth quarter.

Fred Warner, a three-time first-team All-Pro linebacker for San Francisco, led the team with seven tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery during the game. — Tyler Dragon

Final statistics: 49ers vs. Jets

Team statistics:

• Total yards: 49ers 401, Jets 266
• First downs: 49ers 25, Jets 14
• Third-down conversions: Jets 6-10, 49ers 6-13
• Red zone efficiency: Jets 2-2, 49ers 2-5
• Turnovers: Jets 2, 49ers 0

Passing statistics:

• Brock Purdy: 19/29, 231 yards
• Aaron Rodgers: 13/21, 167 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception
• Tyrod Taylor: 6/8, 36 yards, 1 touchdown

Rushing statistics:

• Jordan Mason: 28 carries, 147 yards, 1 touchdown
• Deebo Samuel: 8 carries, 23 yards, 1 touchdown
• Breece Hall: 16 carries, 54 yards, 1 touchdown

Receiving statistics:

• Jauan Jennings: 5 receptions, 64 yards
• Deebo Samuel: 5 receptions, 54 yards
• Kyle Juszcyk: 2 receptions, 40 yards
• George Kittle: 4 receptions, 40 yards
• Allen Lazard: 6 receptions, 89 yards, 2 touchdowns
• Garrett Wilson: 6 receptions, 60 yards
• Breece Hall: 5 receptions, 39 yards

➤ Game statistics

Highlights from the 49ers vs. Jets game

The highly anticipated return of Aaron Rodgers didn’t turn out well for the Jets against the 49ers, who, despite missing 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey, received a standout performance from backup running back Jordan Mason.

Score summary: Jets vs. 49ers

• Jets: 19
• 49ers: 32

First quarter

49ers field goal (10:58) — Jake Moody, 46 yards

Jets touchdown (3:51) — Breece Hall, 3-yard run (Greg Zuerlein extra point)

Second quarter

49ers field goal (14:04) — Jake Moody, 51 yards

49ers touchdown (6:54) — Deebo Samuel, 2-yard run (Jake Moody extra point)

49ers field goal (0:04) — Jake Moody, 31 yards

Third quarter

49ers touchdown (7:42) — Jordan Mason, 5-yard run (Jake Moody extra point)

49ers field goal (3:28) — Jake Moody, 53 yards

Jets touchdown (1:39) — Allen Lazard, 36-yard pass from Aaron Rodgers (two-point conversion attempt unsuccessful)

Fourth quarter

49ers field goal (9:43) — Jake Moody, 23 yards

49ers field goal (4:20) — Jake Moody, 42 yards

Jets touchdown (1:39) — Allen Lazard, 3-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor (two-point conversion attempt unsuccessful)

Final moments: 49ers 32, Jets 19

The Jets acknowledged their loss but managed to score a touchdown in the final minute, slightly narrowing the gap on what was a challenging night for them.

With Tyrod Taylor stepping in for the benched Aaron Rodgers, New York drove down the field in 12 plays and finished with a touchdown pass to Allen Lazard, who caught his second of the night. The Jets attempted a two-point conversion but failed, leaving the final score at 32-19 in favor of the 49ers. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 32, Jets 13: Jake Moody hits sixth field goal; Tyrod Taylor takes over for Aaron Rodgers

Jake Moody had a fantastic game.

The 49ers kicker joined Chris Boswell of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the only kickers to record six field goals in a game this week after he nailed another against the Jets. Moody made a 42-yard field goal, marking his 18th point of the game and helping the 49ers score on eight consecutive possessions.

With the score at 32-13, the Jets opted to replace Aaron Rodgers with Tyrod Taylor, indicating a concession in the match. — Jordan Mendoza

Jets miss crucial fourth down conversion

New York appeared to be on the verge of defeat.

Trailing by 16 points with under eight minutes remaining, the Jets needed to score to maintain their chances. However, they faced a fourth down near midfield. Rodgers aimed for Garrett Wilson on a slant route but the pass fell incomplete.

The 49ers took over, poised to close out the game. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 29, Jets 13: 49ers offense continues to score

The 49ers extended their scoring streak to seven possessions.

Brock Purdy efficiently led the 49ers on an 11-play, 75-yard drive, completing six passes to move into the red zone.

After a chance to score a touchdown from the Jets’ 5-yard line on fourth-and-1, Kyle Shanahan decided to play it safe, opting for a 23-yard field goal from Jake Moody, bringing the score to 29-13.

Moody set a single-game record with five field goals made. — Tyler Dragon

26, Jets 13: Jets keep playoff dreams alive with key touchdown

Aaron Rodgers showed vintage form, giving the Jets a glimmer of hope.

Taking advantage of an offside call, Rodgers connected with his reliable target, Allen Lazard, who sprinted down the field for a 36-yard touchdown. This marked Rodgers’ 18th career touchdown on a free play, a record for the NFL.

New York opted to attempt a two-point conversion, but Breece Hall was stopped short, leaving the score at 26-13 as the third quarter wound down. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 26, Jets 7: 49ers increasing the lead against Jets

Jake Moody is making the most of his opportunities tonight.

Moody nailed a 53-yard field goal, extending San Francisco’s advantage to 26-7 with just over three minutes left in the third quarter.

Jordan Mason, the 49ers’ running back, played a crucial role with an impressive eight-play drive that put them in field goal range. Mason amassed a personal-best 109 rushing yards during the game.

Moody has successfully converted all four of his field goal attempts, including two kicks over 50 yards. — Tyler Dragon

Aaron Rodgers intercepted

The Jets are at risk of a blowout following a tipped pass by Aaron Rodgers that was intercepted, handing the 49ers excellent field position while they hold a strong lead.

After conceding a touchdown, the Jets needed a quick answer to stay competitive. On their third play, Rodgers aimed for Garrett Wilson, but Deommodore Lenoir deflected the pass right into the arms of Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 23, Jets 7: Another touchdown for the 49ers

Even without Christian McCaffrey, the 49ers are dominating the game.

San Francisco kicked off the second half with a meticulous 11-play, 70-yard touchdown drive that consumed more than seven minutes, putting them ahead 23-7.

Brock Purdy expertly guided the drive, contributing 61 yards, including a deep pass to Kyle Juszczyk that positioned them near the goal line. A couple of plays later, Jordan Mason dodged defenders to score a touchdown.

While Purdy’s leadership was pivotal, Mason shined in McCaffrey’s absence with 17 carries for 88 yards and the touchdown, both of which are career highs. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 16, Jets 7: 49ers pull ahead with late second-quarter points

The 49ers have scored 10 points without reply and take a nine-point lead into halftime.

Brock Purdy orchestrated a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 31-yard field goal from Jake Moody just before the break.

Moody has successfully converted three field goals in the game up to this point.

Running back Jordan Mason has proved instrumental in filling in for Christian McCaffrey, recording 11 carries for 74 yards in the first half.

For the most part, Mason and Deebo Samuel have been driving the 49ers’ offense. Samuel has accumulated 38 total yards and a touchdown.

The Jets ended the first half with two consecutive three-and-out possessions.

Aaron Rodgers is 7-of-11 passing for 64 yards. Jets safety Tony Adams leads with 10 tackles in the game. — Tyler Dragon

49ers 13, Jets 7: 49ers recapture the lead on Deebo Samuel’s TD

Jordan Mason and Deebo Samuel led the 49ers on a decisive 12-play, 67-yard drive that ended with a touchdown.

Mason had three carries for 20 yards, while Samuel, who alternated between running back and receiver, capped off the drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.

As a result, the 49ers took a 13-7 lead midway through the second quarter.

San Francisco has recorded 93 rushing yards in the first half. — Tyler Dragon

Jets 7, 49ers 6: Jake Moody kicks 51-yard field goal early in the second quarter

The 49ers mounted a nine-play, 37-yard drive that crossed into Jets territory. However, a reverse play to Deebo Samuel resulted in a three-yard loss on third down. Samuel showed remarkable agility, evading multiple Jets defenders just to minimize the yardage lost.

The 49ers settled for a 51-yard field goal from Jake Moody, bringing the score to 7-6 with 14:04 left in the first half.

Moody has successfully converted two field goals from over 45 yards at this point in the game. — Tyler Dragon

Jets 7, 49ers 3: Aaron Rodgers connects with Garrett Wilson for a touchdown

Garrett Wilson is likely thrilled with Aaron Rodgers’ return.

Having faced subpar quarterback performance in his initial two seasons, Wilson showcased his talent alongside Rodgers during the third drive, which concluded with a touchdown.

On a crucial third-down play early in the drive, Rodgers threw a pinpoint pass to Wilson, demonstrating their chemistry and extending the drive with four connections for 45 yards, moving the Jets just inside the five-yard line. Breece Hall then ran it in from three yards out for the touchdown, giving the Jets a 7-3 lead.

This was the kind of drive Jets supporters had been hoping for since the arrival of Rodgers. — Jordan Mendoza

Aaron Rodgers completes five snaps

Aaron Rodgers has already participated in more snaps than he did throughout all of last season.

Having played only four snaps in the 2023 season prior, he managed to make it to a fifth on the Jets’ third drive. The outcome? A modest rush by Breece Hall that resulted in no gain.

Getting to this point was no easy task, as the Jets went three-and-out on their first series, and Hall fumbled on the opening play of the second. At that moment, Rodgers had only thrown two passes. — Jordan Mendoza

49ers 3, Jets 0: Fred Warner’s forced fumble leads to field goal

Star linebacker Fred Warner is already making a significant impact.

Warner caused a fumble on the Jets’ fourth offensive play of the game.

The three-time first-team All-Pro stripped the ball from Jets running back Breece Hall and recovered it on the 32-yard line of New York.

Despite the defensive turnover, San Francisco’s offense didn’t capitalize with a touchdown, managing only a three-and-out. However, kicker Jake Moody stepped up to secure a field goal.

He successfully made a 46-yard field goal, providing the 49ers with an early 3-0 advantage. — Tyler Dragon

When does the 49ers vs. Jets game start?

The matchup between the Jets and the 49ers is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium located in Santa Clara, California.

Where to watch 49ers vs. Jets on TV

• Broadcast channels: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2

“Monday Night Football” will be televised on ESPN, featuring the seasoned commentary duo of Joe Buck (play-by-play) and Troy Aikman (color analyst), along with sideline reports from Lisa Salters.

Additionally, fans can switch to ESPN2 for the “ManningCast” hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning.

Where to stream 49ers vs. Jets live

• Live streaming options: ESPN+, Fubo TV

If you prefer streaming, Fubo TV is a great choice. It offers broadcasts of NBC, CBS, FOX, the NFL Network, and all ESPN networks, allowing you to enjoy NFL games throughout the remainder of the season.

ESPN+ will also stream the game live.

Jason Kelce’s amusing ‘Monday Night Football’ debut

Monday marks the return of Aaron Rodgers, as well as Jason Kelce’s first appearance on “Monday Night Countdown.”

Kelce, a former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, joined ESPN’s coverage of “Monday Night Football” this season, making a memorable entrance. When he was introduced on air, host Scott Van Pelt revealed that he was wearing a shirt “he got at the mall because he left his travel bag in the truck.” The humor of the situation was not lost on Ryan Clark and Marcus Spears, who laughed as Kelce tried to clarify the snug fitting of his shirt. — Jordan Mendoza

Inactives for Jets vs. 49ers: Is Christian McCaffrey playing?

Christian McCaffrey will not participate in Monday night’s game.

The San Francisco 49ers have declared McCaffrey inactive for their season opener against the New York Jets due to calf and Achilles injuries.

Initially listed as “questionable” on the team’s injury report, McCaffrey has been nursing a calf issue since early August. Fans had been hopeful to see the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year play in this highly anticipated game against Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.

Running back Jordan Mason is expected to take on the majority of the carries in McCaffrey’s absence.

Inactives for the Jets:

• OL Max Mitchell
• RB Israel Abanikanda
• OT Carter Warren
• TE Brenden Bates
• DL Eric Watts
• DL Leonard Taylor
• CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Inactives for the 49ers:

• QB Joshua Dobbs
• RB Christian McCaffrey
• CB Darrell Luter Jr.
• S Talanoa Hufanga
• DL Yetur Gross-Matos
• LB Dee Winters
• OL Ben Bartch

Jordan Mason’s performance stats

Jordan Mason, who will likely lead the San Francisco 49ers’ rushing efforts with Christian McCaffrey sidelined, is entering his third year in the NFL.

Undrafted from Georgia Tech, Mason has accumulated 464 rushing yards and four touchdowns over his first two NFL seasons. In the 2023 season alone, he has recorded 206 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Predictions and picks for 49ers vs. Jets

Here are the selections from the YSL News Sports staff regarding this game:

• Lorenzo Reyes: 49ers
• Tyler Dragon: 49ers
• Richard Morin: 49ers
• Jarrett Bell: Jets
• Safid Deen: 49ers
• Nate Davis: Jets
• Chris Bumbaca: Jets
• Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Jets

Betting odds for Jets vs. 49ers

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• Point Spread: 49ers (-4)
• Moneyline: 49ers (-210); Jets (+170)
• Over/Under: 43

How to catch 49ers vs Jets on MNF amid DirecTV-Disney disagreement

With the ongoing disputes between DirecTV and Disney, DirecTV customers may be disappointed to find out that they can no longer access “Monday Night Football” on ABC.

This situation poses a challenge for NFL enthusiasts. These fans can find multiple options to watch the conclusion of Week 1 without DirecTV. — Jon Hoefling

Reasons behind Haason Reddick’s holdout and its financial impact

The New York Jets are finally seeing a healthy Aaron Rodgers and aim to establish themselves as strong contenders in the AFC.

However, as they face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, they will miss a crucial player they had hoped would support their campaign. Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Haason Reddick has been absent due to a holdout since the Jets acquired him in March, skipping all mandatory offseason activities, including training camp. — Lorenzo Reyes

Aaron Rodgers documentary to stream on Netflix in December

Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the New York Jets, is returning to the NFL spotlight this season and will also feature in a new Netflix documentary.

Netflix has announced a docuseries titled “Aaron Rodgers: Enigma,” which will showcase Rodgers’ life outside of football and his recovery journey post-injury. The series will consist of three episodes set to premiere on December 17, produced by Religion of Sports, Skydance Sports, and NFL Films. — Carrie McDonald

Historical context for Jets vs. 49ers

The game on Monday night will be the 15th meeting between the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers have a clear advantage in their series with an 11-3 record, including a victory in their latest encounter in 2020 with a score of 31-13. Their first matchup occurred during the 1971 season, where the 49ers triumphed 24-21. Trivia alert: Joe Namath was the starting quarterback for the Jets, while John Brodie started for the 49ers back in 1971.

Many notable players, such as Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and Frank Gore, who ranks third all-time in NFL rushing yards, have suited up for both teams. Both Lott and Gore played their final seasons with the Jets after having significant careers with the 49ers. — Jim Reineking