Minnesota
Vikings
5-4
7
FINAL
42
San Francisco
49ers
8-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 11 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers dominated the Minnesota Vikings with a final score of 42-7, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. The 49ers showcased their offensive prowess, while the Vikings struggled to keep pace, marking an important victory in the 2026 season.
Brock Purdy was the standout performer for San Francisco, throwing for an impressive 441 yards and five touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase was his favorite target, racking up 176 receiving yards and contributing to the explosive aerial attack. Chase Brown added a solid ground game with 60 rushing yards, helping to keep the Vikings' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
San Francisco's defense played a crucial role in the victory, with Nick Bosa leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Vikings' offensive rhythm. Deommodore Lenoir made his mark with two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of the 49ers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Purdy connected with Chase for a touchdown, extending the lead and leaving Minnesota reeling as they struggled to mount a comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 441 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 236 | 0 | 4 | 51.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 12 | 60 | 5.0 | 33 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 176 | 25.1 | 104 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 28 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 25 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 20 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 11 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 15 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

