The New York Jets lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 32-19, in their Week 1 contest at Levi’s Stadium.
Statistics will always help determine who played well. So will the eye test. But why not get a little bit deeper with some help from the analytics folks at Pro Football Focus?
With that, here are the five highest-graded players from the Jets defense against the 49ers
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against cornerback D.J. Reed #4 and safety Chuck Clark #36 of the New York Jets during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on September 09, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) is tackled in the fourth quarter by New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) and linebacker Quincy Williams (56) at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Sep 9, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (24) rushes by New York Jets safety Tony Adams (22) in the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: C.J. Mosley #57 of the New York Jets defends in coverage during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 17: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets walks onto the field before a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
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