49ers run all over Jets in 34-0 romp

By Dennis Waszak Jr.

Associated Press

Published: Sunday, Sept. 30 2012 2:20 p.m. MDT

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game as New York Jets inside linebacker Bart Scott (57) looks on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Kathy Willens, Associated Press

Summary

Carlos Rogers returned a fumble 51 yards for a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers ran for more than 200 yards to rout the New York Jets 34-0 on Sunday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Carlos Rogers returned a fumble 51 yards for a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers ran for more than 200 yards to rout the New York Jets 34-0 on Sunday.

Frank Gore, Kendall Hunter and backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick — on a wildcat-style option — all ran for scores as the 49ers (3-1) bounced back from a loss at Minnesota. Rather than head back to the West Coast, coach Jim Harbaugh chose to have his team stay in eastern Ohio — and it apparently helped.

Meanwhile, the Jets (2-2) couldn't get anything going on offense and lost top wide receiver Santonio Holmes to what it appeared to be a serious foot injury. It was the first time New York was shut out since losing 9-0 to Green Bay in 2010, and the Jets' biggest shutout home loss since falling 37-0 to Buffalo in 1989.

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