Usually, a New York Jets primetime game is a pathetic performance, has a horrible injury, or a memorable play that’s embarrassing (Butt Fumble). I’ve never remembered a game where I knew the Jets would win in the first quarter. NE is a rebuilding team, but they “punched above their weight” in their first two games:
- Beating CIN on the road and rushing for 170 yards
- Losing to SEA in overtime and rushing for 185 yards
So, the Jets had to toughen up their run defense, which SF exposed in the opener.