SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers had been lacking star operating again Christian McCaffrey for Monday night time’s sport in opposition to the Jets, nevertheless it didn’t matter.
McCaffrey was introduced as a shock inactive earlier than the sport. The 28-year-old has been coping with a calf pressure that price him 4 weeks of coaching camp, however he had returned to follow and was anticipated to play.
Even with out McCaffrey, the 49ers rolled to a 32-19 victory over the Jets. The 49ers gained 180 yards speeding with 147 from backup Jordan Mason.
“They beat us up entrance, plain and easy,” Jets coach Robert Saleh mentioned.
The 49ers listed McCaffrey this week as having a calf/Achilles damage, which raised some eyebrows. However McCaffrey informed reporters on Friday that his calf was feeling “significantly better” and his Achilles is “not a priority for me.”
McCaffrey mentioned he had little question that he would play in opposition to the Jets. Mason made his first profession begin instead of McCaffrey, who’s the reigning AP Offensive Participant of the 12 months and speeding champion.
McCaffrey had 1,459 speeding yards on 272 carries and 14 speeding touchdowns. He had an extra 564 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns.
The Jets spoke about making ready for McCaffrey all week. Whereas the 49ers have many proficient offensive gamers, McCaffrey is the unquestioned high weapon for San Francisco.
There was an odd sequence within the second quarter the place CB Sauce Gardner was on the sideline for 9 performs. Gardner was standing on the sideline along with his helmet and the Jets mentioned it was not damage associated. After the sport, each Saleh and Gardner mentioned he was making an attempt to catch his breath, which appeared like an odd rationalization.
“It was a sort out that I made and I simply needed to get my wind again,” Gardner mentioned. “After I felt like I used to be good, I went again on the sector.”
CB Michael Carter II exited the sport within the fourth quarter with an ankle damage simply days after the Jets signed him to a three-year contract extension. Saleh mentioned Carter might have come again into the sport however the Jets had been being cautious. Saleh revealed that Carter’s ankle damage throughout coaching camp was a high-ankle sprain, an damage that may linger.
“It’s simply one thing he’s going to must take care of all yr,” Saleh mentioned.
The Jets signed OL Jake Hanson and LB Sam Eguavoen to the lively roster earlier than Monday night time’s sport off the follow squad. In addition they elevated TE Anthony Firkser and DE Jalyn Holmes from the follow squad. LB Zaire Barnes was positioned on injured reserve, that means he’ll miss no less than 4 video games. The Jets additionally signed RB Kene Nwangwu to the follow squad. … The Jets inactives had been RB Israel Abanikanda, CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse, DE Eric Watts, OT Max Mitchell, OT Carter Warren, TE Brenden Bates and DT Leonard Taylor. … Frank Gore, who performed for the Jets in 2020, was the honorary captain for the 49ers.
