Minnesota
Vikings
5-4
21
FINAL
42
San Francisco
49ers
4-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Minnesota Vikings 42-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, this victory was crucial for the 49ers as they look to maintain momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 317 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Christian McCaffrey added a strong ground game with 93 rushing yards, while the receiving corps was highlighted by significant contributions, ensuring a balanced attack that kept the Vikings' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the 49ers were able to disrupt the Vikings' rhythm, with Alfred Collins recording a sack that helped shift the momentum in their favor. Isaiah Rodgers Sr. was a standout for Minnesota, racking up 11 total tackles, but it wasn’t enough to halt the 49ers' offensive onslaught. The turning point came in the second quarter when Purdy connected on a crucial touchdown pass, allowing San Francisco to pull ahead and maintain control throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 37 | 27 | 73% | 317 | 2 | 0 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 93 | 4.9 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 9 | 49 | 5.4 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 61 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 21 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 46 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 21 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

