After a disappointing 2023 season, the New York Jets are looking to make a splash in 2024 with the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Jets will open their season on Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl LVIII.
The New York Jets' 2023 season was a tale of two halves. After starting the year 4-0 under quarterback Zach Wilson, the Jets stumbled down the stretch, finishing with a 7-10 record and missing the playoffs. In the offseason, the Jets made a bold move, trading Wilson to the Denver Broncos and signing veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. He spent the first 15 years of his career with the Green Bay Packers, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2011. Rodgers is known for his pinpoint accuracy, mobility, and ability to make big plays.
The Jets are hoping that Rodgers can provide the leadership and stability that they have been lacking at the quarterback position. Rodgers is also expected to help improve the Jets' offense, which struggled mightily in 2023.
The Jets have made several other additions to their offense this offseason, including wide receiver Mike Williams, offensive linemen Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses, and running back James Robinson. These additions should give Rodgers plenty of weapons to work with.
The 49ers, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing end to the 2023 season. After starting the year 10-2, the 49ers lost their final three games of the regular season and were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
The 49ers' biggest disappointment came in Super Bowl LVIII, where they lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in heartbreaking fashion. The 49ers were leading for most of the game, but Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a comeback victory.
The 49ers have made some changes to their roster this offseason, including signing linebacker Leonard Floyd from the Buffalo Bills. Floyd is a Pro Bowl linebacker who should help improve the 49ers' defense.
The 49ers still have a lot of talent on their roster, including wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, and tight end George Kittle. If the 49ers can stay healthy, they should be a contender in the NFC in 2024.
The Jets and 49ers will kick off the 2024 NFL season on Monday Night Football on September 9th. The game will be a rematch of the 2023 Divisional Round playoff game, which the 49ers won 31-14.
