49ers cruise past Jets, Aaron Rodgers; Can Notre Dame still make playoff?

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THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The 49ers‘ dramatic offseason took one final twist when Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) was ruled out 90 minutes before their clash with the Jets.

No matter. They’re the 49ers: a dominant outfit that grinds opponents into dust. San Francisco defeated New York, 32-19, with McCaffrey’s unsung backup, Jordan Mason, running 28 times for 147 yards and a touchdown. Deebo Samuel also scored on the ground.

The defense, which took a step back last year, shut down Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ attack, with star linebacker Fred Warner forcing a Hall fumble and Maliek Collins recovering. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles picked off Rodgers. Breece Hall managed just 54 yards on 16 carries. It’s a strong start for new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen.

All that leads to these remarkable numbers:

The…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-09-10 13:04:01

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