Who would’ve predicted a few years ago that two of the biggest stars on Monday Night Football to open up the 2024 NFL season would be a pair of Iowa State Cyclones?
Well, that’s exactly what we had on Monday night in Santa Clara, where the San Francisco 49ers hosted the New York Jets. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Jets running back Breece Hall were two of the biggest names in the game, and the former Cyclones had a cool moment following the 49ers’ 32-19 win to open the 2024 NFL season.
Purdy threw for 231 yards with no touchdowns or turnovers against a Jets defense that generated little pressure. Breece Hall finished with 16 carries for 54 rushing yards and one touchdown.
The Niners took control of the game around halftime. They got a field goal on a 12-play, 75-yard drive at the end of the first half and scored on Jordan Mason’s 5-yard run on an 11-play, 70-yarder to start the second half. That turned a 13-7 lead into a 23-7 advantage with the Jets getting only one kneel down snap during that stretch.
Next up, the New York Jets travel to take on the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, while the 49ers hit the road to face the Minnesota Vikings.
