The impact of Super Bowl hangover, last minute signings, returning from injuries, limited practice time, the 49ers face several unknowns at home against the New York Jets in the Monday night opener.
The starting offense has had a week of practice, the first time they’ve been together since the Super Bowl. Can they just flip the switch?
The 49ers led the league in scoring off opening drives last year. How they look in Shanahan’s opening script will reveal if the starters are ready, or not.Lingering problems with his calf and Achilles have kept McCaffrey working on his own this week, not a full participant at practice. Part of that is precautionary, he says he’s ready to go, but contact for the first time in months on an Achilles that isn’t right carries a significant injury risk.
If Williams wins the matchup for big plays behind the line of scrimmage, the 49ers left-dominant running game can be limited. That forces Brock Purdy to throw more than Shanahan would prefer, particularly against a secondary led by shutdown corner All-Pro Sauce Gardner. Gardner says he wants to travel and lock down the opposing WR1, whether Saleh will let him is another question.Cowing was a star late in camp at slot receiver, converting catches in space to scores.
Rodgers will look across the line warily, as Floyd is the one who ended his season last year. So a quick passing game is in order, but the Niners secondary is the best to date in the Shanahan era.
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