If the New York Jets can keep the San Francisco 49ers close, they have a strong chance to win. The question is if they can keep the game close. An overlooked matchup could decide the game, and it’s a clear advantage for the Jets: special teams.
When Aaron Rodgers last played the 49ers, the game flipped on two special teams plays. In the 2021 NFC Divisional Round, up 7-0, the Packers lost three points when Mason Crosby’s field goal was blocked to end the first half.
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