New York Jets, San Francisco

In the highly anticipated Week 1 matchup between the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers on September 9, 2024, several key players are expected to make an impact.

For the Jets, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back after a year of recovery from an Achilles injury. He will be leading the offense, targeting wide receiver Garrett Wilson and running back Breece Hall, while the defense will rely heavily on standout players like C.J. Mosley, Quinnen Williams, and cornerback Sauce Gardner. However, several players, including rookie RB Izzy Abanikanda and tackles Max Mitchell and Carter Warren, are inactive for this game.

On the 49ers' side, quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to continue his impressive streak, despite running back Christian McCaffrey being sidelined due to injury. Other key players include wide receiver Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle. Defensively, the 49ers will miss safety Talanoa Hufanga, who is out with a knee injury​(
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