Minnesota
Vikings
2-1
24
FINAL
13
San Francisco
49ers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 24-13, solidifying their position in the early 2027 season. The victory was crucial for the Vikings as they look to maintain momentum and establish themselves as a formidable contender in the league.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Kyler Murray, who threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability. Ryan Coleman-William emerged as a key target, racking up 112 receiving yards to keep the chains moving. Meanwhile, the 49ers struggled to find offensive rhythm, with their star running back Christian McCaffrey managing just 35 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Vikings made a significant impact, highlighted by DaRon Bland's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in shifting the momentum of the game. James Pierre led the Vikings with five tackles, ensuring that San Francisco's attempts to mount a comeback were thwarted at every turn. The turning point came when Bland's second interception set up a crucial touchdown that extended Minnesota's lead, effectively sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 16 | 9 | 56% | 211 | 2 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 180 | 0 | 4 | 23.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 10 | 35 | 3.5 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 2 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 44 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 57 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jordan Watkins | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Bland | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Key | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Saunders Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 |

