Vikings at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 45, Minnesota Vikings 40 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Vikings 40 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
49ers 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPBrock Purdy 324 yds passingDemond Claiborne 259 yds rushingAmare Thomas 99 yds receivingBlake Cashman 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 416 · 453Passing yards 132 · 316Rushing yards 284 · 137Completions 4/10 · 23/31Yards per carry 11.8 · 6.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 11d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 45-40, solidifying their playoff ambitions. Both teams entered the game looking to gain momentum in the competitive NFC, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Brock Purdy was the standout performer for San Francisco, throwing for 324 yards and three touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to navigate the Vikings' defense. On the other side, Demond Claiborne was a force on the ground for Minnesota, racking up an impressive 259 rushing yards, while Amare Thomas contributed significantly in the air with 99 receiving yards.
Defensively, the 49ers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Fred Warner led the charge with five total tackles, while Alfred Collins added a sack to pressure Minnesota's offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the 49ers managed to stop the Vikings' drive, allowing them to hold on for the win and secure a vital victory in their season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 3/9 | 33% | 99 | 1 | 0 | 112.7 |
| Kyler MurrayQB | 1/1 | 100% | 52 | 1 | 0 | 158.3 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 23/31 | 74% | 324 | 3 | 1 | 126.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 16 | 259 | 16.2 | 13 | 3 | 90 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Amare ThomasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Kaelon BlackHB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 4 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 14 | 43 | 3.1 | 23 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Amare ThomasWR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 45 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Ricky PearsallWR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 19 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 8 | 88 | 11.0 | 62 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 37 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas TurnerLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo JacksonFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James PierreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beau AtkinsonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric WilsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montae PateCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum BethuneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin SimmonsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 6 | 21 |