Prediction for New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers, 9/9/2024, NFL picks, best bets and odds, Week 1

Game: New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers

Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Location: Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

TV: ESPN/ABC

Odds/point distribution: 49ers (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 44

The New York Jets (7-10 last season) head to Levi's Stadium on Monday to face the San Francisco 49ers (12-5 last year). San Francisco is the bookies' favorite with 4.0 points in this match. The total is 44.

The New York Jets finished the year with a record of 7-10. In their last game, the Jets faced the Patriots and won with a final score of 17-3. Trevor Siemian completed 8 of 20 passes for 70 yards. He had a QB rating of 50 and finished the game without intercepting a single ball. Garrett Wilson averaged 17.0 yards per pass reception by gaining 34 yards on 2 passes caught. Breece Hall was the Jets' best runner with 37 carries for 178 yards (4.8 yards per attempt). In total, they had 63 plays that resulted in 254 yards. The New York Jets ran the football 42 times and gained 185 yards, giving them an average of 4.4 yards per run. In the running game, the Jets allowed 88 yards on 21 attempts, which equates to 4.2 yards per run allowed. New York allowed 12 completions on 30 attempts, which totals 31 yards and equates to a completion rate of 40.0%.

In terms of scoring in the end zone, the New York Jets have scored 15.8 PPG. As a team, they have averaged 96.9 yards on the ground, which ranked them 23rd in the league. The Jets totaled 4,566 yards last season. As a unit, New York has gained 156 first downs and has been penalized for 124 infractions for 945 yards. They have handed the football off 33 times (15 interceptions and 18 fumbles). New York has totaled 11 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns.

In terms of yards through the air, the Jets allowed 2,861 yards, which ranked 2nd in football. In their 17 games, they allowed 168.3 yards per game through the air and a 60.0% completion rate. They allowed 292.3 yards/game, which ranked 3rd in the National Football League. They allowed an average of 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 124.0 rushing yards per game to teams last season. In total, they gave up 2,108 rushing yards in 17 games. The Jets ranked 12th in the NFL in opponent scoring, allowing 20.9 PPG.

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The 49ers finished the season with a record of 12-5. The last time they took the football field, the 49ers lost to the Chiefs by a final score of 25-22. Christian McCaffrey ran the ball 22 times for 80 yards and averaged 3.6 yards per run for San Francisco. Christian McCaffrey was a popular target for the 49ers, catching 8 passes for 80 yards (10.0 yards per reception). Brock Purdy (1 TD) left the game with 255 yards on 23/38 through the air, while his QB rating was 89.3. He threw no interceptions and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.7 yards. San Francisco conceded 30 rushing attempts for 130 yards (4.3 yards per run). The 49ers' pass defense allowed a 73.9% completion rate, allowing 325 yards on 34 of 46 passes. The 49ers managed 382 yards on 71 plays (5.4 yards per play). San Francisco managed 3.5 yards per attempt and totaled 110 yards on 31 attempts.

The San Francisco 49ers averaged 398.4 yards per game, which ranked them 2nd among all NFL teams. They averaged 140.5 yards per game in the running game and carried the ball 2,389 yards last season. They allowed 12 interceptions, allowed 6 fumbles, and gained 207 first downs. San Francisco's offense committed 933 yards in total penalties on 101 offenses, ranking 11th in the league in terms of damage to their own team. Last season, the 49ers averaged 4,384 yards through the air and 257.9 yards on throws per game, which ranked them 4th among all NFL teams. In terms of this team's ability to score, the 49ers ranked 3rd in football with an average of 28.9 points per game.

The 49ers allowed 17.5 PPG, which ranked 3rd in the NFL. They allowed 20 touchdowns through the air and 214.2 yards/game, which ranked 14th in the league. San Francisco allowed 1,525 total yards through the running game (89.7 yards per game) and 10 touchdowns through the running game last season. The 49ers defense was on the field for 1,038 plays, which ranked 7th in football. Last year they had 28 turnovers (6 recovered fumbles and 22 interceptions). They conceded a total of 298 points over the course of the season.

Who will win the Jets/49ers NFL game against the spread tonight?

Tony's Tip: Take the 49ers -4.0

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