Jets vs. 49ers live updates: Aaron Rodgers returns to field after Achilles tear, while Christian McCaffrey is out

For the second straight year, the New York Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football. And while they’d like to open with a win over a Super Bowl contender — like the team did last year in beating the Buffalo Bills — they’d prefer to do it with their future Hall of Fame quarterback playing more than just four plays.

The Jets are in the Bay Area to take on the reigning NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and are hoping to finally get the Aaron Rodgers era started. After tearing an Achilles tendon in that first game last year, the Jets were saddled with poor quarterback play all season and finished 7-10.

The 49ers had a very different season with both Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey finishing in the top-five in MVP voting and coming up just short of winning the Super Bowl, falling to the Chiefs in overtime after an 11-6 campaign in which San Francisco won the NFC West for a third time under Kyle Shanahan. San Francisco will start the season without McCaffrey, who is out with a calf strain injury.

Date: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

Kickoff time: 8:15 p.m. ET/5:15 p.m. PT

Game: New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers

Location: Levi’s Stadium

TV channel: ABC, ESPN

Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo, NFL+

Live8 updates

Tue, September 10, 2024 at 2:06 AM GMT+2

Christian McCaffrey may also miss Week 2: Report

After being out for the 49ers Week 1 game, Christian McCaffrey may also miss the team’s Week 2 matchup with the Vikings, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

There may also be concern with McCaffrey’s Achilles, in addition to his calf.

Tue, September 10, 2024 at 1:52 AM GMT+2

Jordan Mason lining up at RB

With Christian McCaffrey out, Jordan Mason gets the start at running back for the 49ers.

Mason is in his third year with San Francisco. Last season, he rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns on 40 carries. During his career, he’s averaged 5.2 yards per carry.

Tue, September 10, 2024 at 1:49 AM GMT+2

Aaron Rodgers takes the field

Tue, September 10, 2024 at 1:45 AM GMT+2

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Publish date : 2024-09-09 23:20:07

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