Category: Jets News and Notes

PFF: How many tackles did the Jets miss vs. the 49ers?

It was a lot:

The New York Jets were beaten on all fronts against the San Francisco 49ers in their 2024 NFL season opener.

The Jets lost 32-19 and while their offense couldn’t stay on the field, the defense matched that by not getting off of it. A big reason for that was a slew of missed tackles.

The clear misses on defense is what led to San Francisco running back Jordan Mason ripping off 147 rushing yards and a touchdown despite being relatively unknown.

Did you keep track of how many times New York’s defense missed tackles? Pro Football Focus did.

According to the football analytics outlet, Gang Green tried and failed to tackle 49ers players 18 total times. Woof.

Per PFF’s metrics, here were the worst grades handed out to Jets defenders for tackling in Week 1 as well:

  • Jermaine Johnson: 25.3
  • Ashtyn Davis: 26.6
  • Sauce Gardner: 27.6
  • Will McDonald: 27.7
  • Jamien Sherwood: 30.0
  • Quinnen Williams: 38.9
  • Solomon Thomas: 40.0

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Breece Hall might not be the best HB on the Jets’ depth chart

Breece Hall had just 54 yards rushing vs. the 49ers and OC Nathaniel Hackett should consider playing other HB’s on the Jets’ depth chart.

New York Jets running back Breece Hall finished week 1 with a dismal 3.4 yards per carry average versus the San Francisco 49ers. Perhaps offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett should consider delegating reps to other backs on the team depth chart.



With the inability to establish the run, the Jets’ offense became one dimensional and were bullied by the 49ers’ pass rush. Hackett will have to relinquish his ideals and understand that his rigid approach led to the exhaustion of the Jets’ defense that spent 38:40 minutes on the field.

Moreover, Jets’ running backs Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis are well able to take reps with the starters and should be deployed in and out of personnel packages throughout the game. Hall, who fumbled early in the first quarter and dropped a pass in the 2nd half has not gained enough merit to work as the sole proprietor of the teams’ rushing attack.

Through 16 total carries, Hall produced just 54 yards and that stat is mildly deceiving considering his sole 16-yard run.

Ultimately, Hall should remain the starter, but Allen just might be the more serviceable running back in short yardage and red-zone situations. Davis and Hall can thus function interchangeably as pass catcher out of the backfield in third down situations.

A few stats for Jets & Aaron Rodgers show how poor 49ers loss was

A few stats for #Jets & Aaron Rodgers show how poor #49ers loss was:

It wasn’t exactly a historic loss for the New York Jets, but a couple of statistics paint a rough picture for Gang Green.

The Jets fell 32-19 to the San Francisco 49ers in their season opener on “Monday Night Football.” The long awaited full debut for quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not go according to plan.

Neither did the effort from the highly-touted Jets defense.

All in all, according to a few stats from ESPN, the all-around effort was amongst Rodgers and the Jets’ worst outcomes in a long while. Career length, even.

Defensively, it was the scoring streak for the Niners. For Rodgers and New York’s offense, it was about moving the moving the ball.

Those tough stats can be found below:

https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/1833356959464018111

https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/1833344467077935446

https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/1833344274567729555

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Jets’ Michael Carter II questionable to return vs. 49ers

#Jets’ Michael Carter II questionable to return vs. #49ers:

The New York Jets are down a defensive back on a poor day for their defense against the San Francisco 49ers.

The team has announced that cornerback Michael Carter II is questionable to return with an ankle injury:

Carter went down in the fourth quarter with New York trailing 26-13 in San Francisco in their season opener against the 49ers. Only a few plays later, the Niners kicked a field goal.

Carter was spotted going into the blue medical on the Jets’ sideline after grabbing his lower leg. Prior to departing the contest, Carter had two tackles.

Jets Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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NFL Week 1: Can Jets’ Sauce Gardner shutdown 49ers’ WR Brandon Aiyuk?

All-pro defensive back Sauce Gardner knows that in week 1 he cannot allow San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to get loose.

The New York Jets ranked  No. 1 in the NFL in opponents pass yards allowed per game last season while playing in an AFC East division with some of the top passing offenses.

All-pro defensive back Sauce Gardner knows that in week 1 he cannot allow San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to get loose.

 

After strenuous hours of training throughout the summer, the Jets are ready to show the world why their defense continues to received so many accolades after 2023. Consider, their pass defense could be even more powerful seeing that they’ve spent countless hours getting reps against hall of fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Winning at the line of scrimmage will be very important for Aiyuk if he plans on shaking off the physical engagement Gardner likes to bring. Gardner is relentless at the point of attack often times forcing wide receivers to the sideline or jamming them at the line of scrimmage. Aiyuk is quick and nimble but he did miss most of training camp vying for a new contract.

After a huge pay day, Aiyuk must prove himself elite versus arguably the best cornerback in the NFL. Gardner and Aiyuk will be a matchup to watch for on Monday Night Football in week 1.

Jets at 49ers: Game day inactives

A huge loss for the Niners:

Here are the full game day inactives for the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers ahead of their Week 1 matchup at Levi’s Stadium:

New York Jets

  • RB Izzy Abanikanda.
  • TE Brenden Bates.
  • OL Max Mitchell.
  • OL Carter Warren.
  • DE Eric Watts.
  • CB Jerrick Bernard-Converse.
  • DE Leonard Taylor.

San Francisco 49ers

  • QB Josh Dobbs.
  • RB Christian McCaffrey (calf/ Achilles).
  • CB Darrell Luter Jr..
  • S Talanoa Hufanga (knee).
  • DE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee).
  • LB Dee Winters.
  • OL Ben Bartch.

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Holdout by Jets’ Haason Reddick will be costly for him each game he misses

Holdout by #Jets’ Haason Reddick will be costly for him each game he misses:

Haason Reddick’s ongoing holdout with the New York Jets is going to get costly in a hurry.

In April, the Jets acquired Reddick in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a conditional third-round pick in 2026.

Since then, he has refused to report over failed contract negotiations with the team.

As Gang Green preps to open their 2024 regular season schedule against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, a report ahead of kickoff noted how much he will forfeit by not playing. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 29-year-old will have to pay nearly $800,000, per missed game during his hold out:

Reddick continues to reside on the team’s reserve/did not report list. The pass rusher has been on that designation since the start of training camp.

After the Jets and Reddick failed to come close to an agreement, he requested a trade in August. Soon after that report, New York general manager Joe Douglas released a statement essentially denying the request.

Reddick has totaled 51 sacks over the past four seasons, which is fourth-most in the NFL in that time.

Jets Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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Jets at 49ers: Final injury reports

Big names for the Niners:

Here are the final injury reports for the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers ahead of their Week 1 matchup at Levi’s Stadium:

New York Jets (0-0)

Out

  • OL Wes Schweitzer (hand)
  • LB Zaire Barnes (ankle)

Questionable

  • N/A

Will play

  • OL Tyron Smith (non-injury related)
  • S arrick Bernard-Converse (groin)
  • OL Max Mitchell (shoulder)
  • OL Xavier Newman-Johnson
  • WR Mike Williams (knee)

San Francisco 49ers (0-0)

Out

  • DE Yetur Gross Matos (knee)
  • LB Dee Winters (ankle)

Doubtful

  • S Talanoa Hufanga (knee)

Questionable

  • OL Aaron Banks (finger)
  • RB Christian McCaffrey (calf)

Will play

  • RB Isaac Guerendo (groin)
  • WR Jauan Jennings (ankle)
  • LB Tatum Bethune (ankle)
  • OL Spencer Burford (hand)
  • P Mitch Wishnowsky (back, knee)

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Robert Saleh will change the narrative for the New York Jets in 2024

New York Jets HC Robert Saleh may finally see his vision come to fruition this NFL season.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh has remained optimistic in spite of many team shortcomings.

Saleh’s morale has helped build team chemistry within the locker room and he may finally change the narrative in 2024. 



Saleh took over as the Jets head coach believing that quarterback Zach Wilson would materialize. Well, Saleh saw so many changes at his QB1 position over the years, it was likely making his head spin.

Saleh isn’t an offensive mastermind anyway, but his defensive genius has been indicative.

The Jets led the NFL in opponent pass yards allowed last season, clamping down versus some of the most competitive quarterbacks in the NFL.

This season, Saleh has a reputable quarterback, a solid batch of elite defensive players, and tons of youth at the running back position to change the narrative for his team. Saleh has his alliance built, fully trusting the expertise of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.



Unbothered by the criticism, the Jets’ have continued to stay optimistic behind Saleh through the ups and downs. In 2024, Saleh may finally see his vision come into fruition with a team playoff berth.

Nike releases new New York Jets sneaker, check out the 2024 Air Zoom Pegasus 41 shoe

The new 2024 New York Jets Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 has been released. Get yours today before they sell out.

The New York Jets open the season on Monday, Sept. 9 on the road against the San Francisco 49ers.

To celebrate the start of the NFL season, Nike has released their Air Zoom Pegasus 41 NFL Collection, and these shoes are selling fast.

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