Jets 14 — 49ers 24 (Final)
Live Blog Recap — Laurence Scott, San Francisco
The 49ers took control of the clock (39:49 time of possession to the Jets 20:11), held Brett Favre to 137 yards passing and grabbed their second straight win by beating the New York Jets 24-14.
Bryant Johnson’s 3 yard TD catch gave the Niners a two score lead with 6:05 in the fourth quarter. (10-play, 51-yard, 6:35 drive)
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What looked like a 99-yard Leon Washington kickoff return for a touchdown — following Nedney’s early fourth quarter field goal — was brought back to the Jets 30 after a holding call.
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A 32-yard Joe Nedney FG gave the Niners a slight lead at 14:44 of the fourth quarter.
It capped a 12-play, 47-yard drive covering 5:40.
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Thomas Jones blasted 17 yards for a tying touchdown at 5:24 in the third. (4-play, 45-yard, 1:57 drive)
Here’s what set up the score… the Niners were driving in NY territory when Shaun Hill gift wrapped a pick for the Jets David Bowens who rumbled an extra 25 yards to set New York up at the Niners 45.
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Frank Gore was taken to the locker room on a cart with a left ankle injury.
He was limping on the sideline trying to walk on it after being helped off the field by the medical staff, but soon after was carted off after the first drive of the third quarter.
Later in the quarter, he walked back out to the sideline on his own power just in time to see the Thomas Jones TD run.
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The Niners grabbed a seven point lead with 46 seconds left in the half as Shaun Hill hit Frank Gore with a four yard touchdown pass. (14-play, 74-yard, 6:31 drive)
It was yet another efficient drive with Hill buying enough time to find recievers breaking free in a soft New York zone.
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The Jets awoke from their early game slumber… as Brett Farve scrambled 2 yards diving for a touchdown with 7:17 in the second quarter. (9-play, 61-yard, 5:21 drive)
While Laveranues Coles may have his own opinions about Farve… Chansi Stuckey was making some big grabs early helping the Jets get in an offensive rhythm.
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Sometimes it just takes luck. After Jason Hill fumbled at the one heading into the end zone… the ball rolled past the goal line where Joe Staley recovered the ball for a touchdown at the bottom of a red and green pile. (8-play, 76-yard, 4:28 drive)
The Niners passing attack crisp early going… Shaun Hill connecting with Issac Bruce, Delanie Walker and even seldom seen Dominique Zeigler for some big plays.
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The Jets first series goes three and out… and after a punt the Niners were moving in New York territory before Michael Robinson fumbled it back to the Jets at the NY 17.
The ensuing drive another three and out for New York.
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Pre-Game Notes –
Celebrity sighting… Alyssa Milano is at Candlestick promoting her new clothing line. She is usually a fixture at baseball games and other big league events… spotted on the field at the 2007 MLB All-Star game in San Francisco.
Former Niners quarterback Steve Bono was also seen this morning chatting with Brett Farve before warm-ups.


