The game featured two unlikely stars: backup running back J.P. Mason and kicker Jake Moody. Mason, subbing for the injured Christian McCaffrey, bulldozed his way for 147 yards on the ground, while Moody booted a 49ers franchise-tying six field goals, converting on-field goal tries from 46, 51, 31, 53, 23, and 42 yards. Despite McCaffrey's absence, San Francisco rolled up 401 yards of total offense against what was thought to be the best defense in the league.
Mason averaged 5.3 yards on 28 carries. San Francisco piled up 180 yards rushing while holding Breece Hall and the Jets running attack to a measly 2.2-yard average in the first half. The Jets' offense held the ball for just 21:20 minutes of the entire game, the fewest time of possession by an Aaron Rodgers-led team at any start in his career. San Francisco won the battle hands down.
Left guard Aaron Banks was not surprised by Mason's big night. 'Personally, I kind of knew that if he gets the opportunity, he's going to take advantage of it,' said Banks. 'Dude's strong man. He's strong, explosive, very downhill, and you got to tackle him. You really got to tackle him.' This not only highlights Mason's performance but also the team's confidence in his abilities.
San Francisco's defense forced two Jets turnovers. Fred Warner punched the ball out of the hands of Breece Hall on the Jets' red zone, showcasing San Francisco's defensive prowess. The victory was marked by their ability to capitalize on mistakes and maintain control over the game's tempo.
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