Minnesota
Vikings
1-7
14
FINAL
28
San Francisco
49ers
6-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 11 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 28-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for postseason positioning, the 49ers' victory showcased their offensive prowess and strategic execution.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his command of the offense. Christian McCaffrey was a force on the ground, racking up 139 rushing yards and keeping the Vikings' defense on their heels. Ricky Pearsall also made a significant impact, contributing 107 receiving yards and providing Purdy with a reliable target throughout the game.
Defensively, the 49ers were able to disrupt the Vikings' offensive rhythm just enough to secure the win. Romello Height recorded a crucial sack that shifted momentum in favor of San Francisco, while the 49ers' secondary held strong against the Vikings' passing attack. Ultimately, it was Purdy's third touchdown pass that marked the game's turning point, as it extended the 49ers' lead to a comfortable margin, allowing them to control the clock in the fourth quarter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 28 | 21 | 75% | 262 | 3 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 25 | 14 | 56% | 142 | 0 | 0 | 72.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 15 | 139 | 9.3 | 68 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 9 | 72 | 8.0 | 32 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 15 | 52 | 3.5 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 6 | 107 | 17.8 | 38 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 6 | 37 | 6.2 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Bredeson | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

