Minnesota
Vikings
2-5
34
FINAL
28
San Francisco
49ers
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Minnesota Vikings narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 34-28. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Vikings who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Minnesota, throwing for two touchdowns, while the Vikings' offense showcased their depth and versatility throughout the game. On the other side, Fernando Mendoza put up impressive numbers with 232 passing yards, but it was Saquon Barkley who was a key contributor, rushing for 86 yards and keeping the 49ers in the game. A.J. Brown also shined, racking up 132 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field.
Defensively, Maxx Crosby was a standout for the 49ers, recording 7 total tackles and 2.5 sacks, but it wasn't enough to seal the win. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Vikings' defense made a crucial stop, allowing their offense to maintain possession and ultimately score the game-winning touchdown. Minnesota's ability to capitalize on key moments proved vital, as they held off a late surge from San Francisco to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 232 | 1 | 0 | 95.4 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 31 | 18 | 58% | 198 | 2 | 1 | 85.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 21 | 86 | 4.1 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 40 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 10 | 58 | 5.8 | 24 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 10 | 55 | 5.5 | 36 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 28 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Brown | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 81 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 79 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeAngelo Malone | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Reaves | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Thompson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 56 |

