Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Jets’ loss to the 49ers on Monday.
Hero
Jordan Mason started with Christian McCaffrey inactive and displayed elusiveness and decisive cutting ability, going off for 147 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. “We watched him on film running hard downhill like all San Fran running backs that they have had and they have nowadays,” Quinnen Williams said.
Zero
The Jets defense. No consistent pass rush (three sacks, giving Haason Reddick more leverage). No pass defense (Brock Purdy 231 yards). And no run defense.
Unsung hero
49ers kicker Jake Moody made six field goals, including a 53-yarder.
Key stat
38:40 The time of possession for the 49ers. San Francisco controlled the clock for 38:40 as elite play-caller Kyle Shanahan kept the Jets defense disoriented and discombobulated.
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Quote of the Day
“We’re not there yet. They whipped our ass today. We gotta find a way to get better. The great teams will bounce back from this and that’s what we plan to do.”
— Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson
