Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy set to clash in high-stakes season opener

The highly anticipated 2024 NFL schedule is set to be released on Wednesday night. However, the league has already unveiled some of the premier matchups that will kick off the season in spectacular fashion.

Aaron Rodgers Faces San Francisco 49ers on Opening Night

The NFL announced that Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets will open the season in a thrilling showdown against Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers on "Monday Night Football" on September 9th. Notably, this will mark Rodgers' second game as a Jet, following his return from a season-ending injury in 2023.

Rodgers, a childhood fan of the 49ers, will face his former favorite team in what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The matchup holds added significance as Leonard Floyd, the player responsible for Rodgers' injury in 2023, is now a member of the 49ers.

For Brock Purdy, this game will mark his first encounter with the Jets. It will also be his first time facing Rodgers since their first-ever NFL game back in the 2022 preseason when Purdy celebrated a game-winning touchdown with Rodgers' "discount double check" move.

Purdy's impressive performance as a rookie led the 49ers to the Super Bowl, where they narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime. His remarkable season saw him set a new record for the most yards per pass attempt in NFL history, along with throwing for over 4,000 yards and 30 passing touchdowns.

Key Stats

• Rodgers boasts a 6-3 regular-season record against the 49ers, but has yet to secure a playoff victory against them.
• Purdy's exceptional first season as a full-time starter cemented his place in NFL history, placing him among the elite quarterbacks to achieve the feat of 30 passing touchdowns and over 4,000 yards in their debut season.

Football fans are eagerly anticipating these early-season matchups, as the stage is set for these star quarterbacks to lead their teams in a battle for supremacy.