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San Francisco 49ers at New York Jets

Final · Kickoff

2001 Regular season · Week 3 · Giants Stadium

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Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.

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SFSan Francisco 49ers19Away
NYJNew York Jets17Home
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49ers beat Jets 19–17 in 2001 Week 3

The San Francisco 49ers beat the New York Jets 19–17 on the road at Giants Stadium in Week 3 of the 2001 regular season on October 1, 2001. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.

The result moved the 49ers to 2–1 and dropped the Jets to 1–2. The 49ers finished 2001 at 12–4 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Jets finished 2001 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.

WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New York Jets won 22–14 on October 17, 2004.

Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.

Series 49ers lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2001 Full series history

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