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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) runs the ball back after recovering a fumble while New York Jets running back Bilal Powell tackles him and teammate Donte Whitner (31) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Home on the road: San Francisco 49ers run all over New York Jets 34-0

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 offence 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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