Of all 14 teams the New York Jets face in 2024, their first matchup is undoubtedly their hardest. The San Francisco 49ers ranked second in total DVOA* in 2023, including first on offense and fourth on defense. There aren’t many obvious holes in the 49ers’ roster, which seems fully capable of making a run at the Super Bowl once more.
* DVOA stands for Defense-adjusted Value Over Average and measures efficiency adjusted for opponent and game context.
Still, one interesting matchup in this game could take the wind out of the 49ers’ sails.