49ers @ Jets: Live Updates and Analysis
This is the live blog for the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 road game against the New York Jets. I will update this information and analysis from my living room.
8:32 Here are the 49ers inactives:
1. Tight End George Kittle.
2. Defensive End Dee Ford.
3. Offensive Lineman Tom Compton.
4. Cornerback Jason Verrett.
5. Linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
6. Quarterback C.J. Beathard.
8:34 Ford will miss the game with neck spasms. The 49ers initially ruled his as "questionable" for the game, but downgraded him to "out" on Saturday. Clearly, the neck hasn't healed the they way they had hoped it would. No word yet on the severity of the injury or when Ford will return. Doesn't sound good.
8:35 Kittle will miss the game with a sprained MCL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who says Kittle will return next week against the New York Giants. But a few days ago, the NFL Network's Michael Silver reported Kittle was going to play against the Jets. So we'll have to wait and see when Kittle actually plays again. The injury would keep most players out a few weeks, per Schefter.
8:37 Rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will make his NFL debut. He missed Week 1 and a third of training camp with a hamstring injury. How many snaps can he play against the Jets. How prepared is he? He's by far the most explosive healthy wide receiver the 49ers have. So if he plays well, so will the 49ers. But if he struggles, the 49ers offense could have a long day.
9:03 The 49ers can't let Ahkello Witherspoon lose this game. If he starts giving up big plays, help him with a safety and force the Jets to throw somewhere else.
9:46 The 49ers probably will attempt to run the ball at least 40 times. But the Jets have one of the best run defenses in the league -- they've given up less than 3.3 yards per carry since 2019. Curious to see if the 49ers stick with the run if it struggles. No Kittle means it could struggle.
10:02 Jerick McKinnon returns the opening kickoff to the 49ers 20-yard line.
10:04 First play of the game, Jimmy Garoppolo pitches Raheem Mostert who follows Ross Dwelley around the right end and runs 80 yards untouched for a touchdown. Good start for the Jets at home.
49ers 7, Jets 0.
10:09 On third and 3 from the Jets 48, Frank Gore runs up the middle for no gain. Kerry Hyder and Solomon Thomas stopped him. Aggressive play-call by Adam Gase. The 49ers get the ball at their 20 after the punt rolls into the end zone.
10:14 On third and 8, Quinnen Williams beats Laken Tomlinson and sacks Garoppolo for a three-yard loss. Garoppolo looks slightly shaken up, but he jogs off the field. The 49ers go three and out. Looks like more of the same on third down for the 49ers offense.
10:24 Nick Bosa leaves the field on a cart with a left-knee injury.
10:28 Solomon Thomas leaves the field on a cart.
10:30 On second and 12 from the 49ers 20, Arik Armstead sacks Sam Darnold. Two plays later, the Jets makes a 41-yard field goal.
49ers 7, Jets 3.
10:39 The 49ers will face first and 10 from the Jets 33 when the second quarter starts.
SECOND QUARTER
10:47 On third and 8 from the Jets 18, Jimmy Garoppolo completes a pass in the flat to Jordan Reed, who dives into the end zone and taps the pylon with the football. Touchdown.
49ers 14, Jets 3.
10:48 Jimmy Garoppolo is 8 of 8 for 71 yards and a touchdown. He also seems to have an injured right ankle, but he's playing through it. Excellent performance so far.
11:00 Fred Warner tackles Jets running back Josh Adams on fourth and 1 from the 49ers 20-yard line. The Jets turn it over on downs.
11:18 On third and goal from the four, Garoppolo throws his second touchdown pass of the game to Reed, who beat safety Marcus Maye. Reed is a godsend for the 49ers.
49ers 21, Jets 3.
THIRD QUARTER
11:30 Jimmy Garoppolo is out of this game. Nick Mullens will play the second half. Raheem Mostert also is out with a knee injury.
11:36 The Jets go three and out to start the third quarter. This game is over.
11:43 On third and 31, Jerick McKinnon runs for 55 yards. Four plays later, Robbie Gould makes a 46-yard field goal.
49ers 24, Jets 3.
11:49 On third and nine, Arik Armstead bats down Darnold's pass and the Jets punt.
11:57 On third and 6, Mullens takes a hit and throws an interception to Pierre Desir. Jets take over at the 49ers' 22-yard line.
12:02 On third and goal from the 7, Jets tight end Chris Herndon drops a touchdown pass. Kwon Alexander was in coverage. Jets kick a field goal.
49ers 24, Jets 6.
12:08 On third and 2, Mullens completes a one-yard pass to Reed and the 49ers go three and out. The Jets take over at their 15 after the punt.
12:10 The Jets face second and five when the fourth quarter starts.
FOURTH QUARTER
12:15 On third and 10, Darnold completes a five-yard pass to Braxton Berrrios and the Jets punt.
12:24 On first and 10 from the Jets 16, Jerick McKinnon runs around the right end for a touchdown. Excellent game for McKinnon, who has 79 rushing yards and a touchdown on just three carries.
49ers 31, Jets 6.
12:28 Dre Greenlaw injured his left leg during the kickoff.
12:34 On fourth and 7, Emmanuel Moseley breaks up a pass and the Jets turn it over on downs.
12:54 Ahkello Witherspoon gives up a 30-yard touchdown pass to Braxton Berrios with 1:35 left in the game. Poor Ahkello. He still can't get his career back on track.
