Minnesota
Vikings
6-3
58
FINAL
46
San Francisco
49ers
7-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 58-46. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff positions, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in this offensive slugfest.
Kyler Murray was the star of the game for Minnesota, tossing an impressive six touchdown passes while racking up crucial yards through the air. Justin Jefferson also shined, leading all receivers with 127 yards, while James Cook III contributed on the ground with 40 rushing yards. The Vikings' offensive efficiency was key as they continually found ways to convert crucial downs.
Defensively, the Vikings made their mark with Blake Cashman’s standout performance, recording three interceptions that proved pivotal in swinging momentum their way. Harrison Smith added four total tackles, providing a steady presence against a potent 49ers offense that saw Brock Purdy throw for 397 yards. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cashman intercepted a desperate pass from Purdy, sealing the victory for Minnesota.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 42 | 24 | 397 | 5 | 7 | 89.0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 24 | 9 | 397 | 6 | 2 | 90.2 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 40 | 3.1 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 9 | 36 | 4.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 96 | 32.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 3 | 34 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Myles Price | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Ross | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Ward | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 35 |
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 55 |

