The San Francisco 49ers are set to clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Week 4 showdown at Levi's Stadium. After a narrow 16-15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers, now 3-0, face a 2-1 Jaguars team fresh off a 17-10 win against the Houston Texans. This game presents a significant challenge for San Francisco, especially with key players like Nick Bosa sidelined.
Keys to a 49ers Victory
One crucial aspect for the 49ers is managing their passing game. While they've relied on their quarterbacks, the Jaguars excel at generating turnovers, particularly interceptions. Establishing a strong running game early on could be key to limiting aerial turnovers against the NFL's top-ranked pass defense.
With Bosa out, the 49ers' defense needs to adjust. Expect to see more blitzes and creative strategies from defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to disrupt Jacksonville's offense, which leans heavily on its run game. Disrupting their aerial attack on third downs will be critical.
Bold Predictions for the Game
Fred Warner's Impact
Linebacker Fred Warner is predicted to have a significant impact, potentially racking up two tackles for loss. Warner's exceptional performance this season, particularly against screen plays (which the Jaguars run at a league-high rate), positions him for a standout game.
Brock Purdy's Return
Quarterback Brock Purdy, returning from a toe injury, is expected to throw at least one interception. After missing two weeks and with key receivers like Kittle and Aiyuk still out, Purdy might force some throws, leading to a turnover. However, it's not expected to drastically impact the overall outcome.
Final Score Prediction
The 49ers are predicted to win a close game, 27-24, potentially decided by a late field goal.
How to Watch and Listen
For fans in specific regions (yellow areas on 506sports.com), the game will be broadcast on local TV. NFL+ offers live local, primetime, regular season, and postseason games on mobile devices, along with replays. International viewers can catch the game on Nu9ve (Canal 9) in Mexico and Sky Sports + in the UK. Game Pass International on DAZN provides access to every live NFL game in the UK, UAE, Mexico, and other international markets.
Listen to the game on KSFO (810 AM), The Bone (107.7 FM), and the 49ers Radio Network. Spanish-language broadcasts are available on the 49ers App and 49ers.com/esp.