Minnesota
Vikings
5-4
31
FINAL
38
San Francisco
49ers
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 38-31, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested battle. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the 49ers who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Brock Purdy delivered a standout performance for San Francisco, throwing for 342 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading his team down the field. Christian McCaffrey added to the offensive onslaught with 103 receiving yards, making crucial catches that propelled the 49ers' scoring efforts. Meanwhile, Demond Claiborne of the Vikings put on a show of his own, rushing for an impressive 148 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome San Francisco's offensive dominance.
Defensively, the 49ers were anchored by Marques Sigle, who recorded four total tackles and snagged an interception that proved pivotal in the game's outcome. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Sigle's interception halted a promising Viking drive, allowing San Francisco to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. Meanwhile, Dallas Turner of the Vikings was a force on defense, tallying two sacks, but it was the 49ers' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 26 | 17 | 342 | 4 | 1 | 132.2 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 30 | 18 | 224 | 1 | 1 | 80.4 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 14 | 148 | 10.6 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 11 | 62 | 5.6 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Dillon Bell | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marques Sigle | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jakobe Thomas | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Giles-Harris | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 40 |

