Vikings at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 47, Minnesota Vikings 40 · The Gauntlet | $CFM
Final Score
Vikings 40 6 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
49ers 47 6 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPRandall Cunningham 429 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 137 yds rushingTai Felton 131 yds receivingAntonio Johnson 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 447 · 511Passing yards 277 · 421Rushing yards 170 · 90Completions 16/28 · 26/39Yards per carry 10.0 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings 47-40, solidifying their playoff aspirations. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased offensive fireworks.
Randall Cunningham led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for an impressive 429 yards and three touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball to his playmakers. Tai Felton was a standout receiver, racking up 131 yards, while Christian McCaffrey was a force for Minnesota on the ground, totaling 137 rushing yards in a valiant effort to keep pace with the high-scoring 49ers.
Defensively, San Francisco made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Craig Woodson's timely interception. The 49ers' defense also applied pressure, with Nik Bonitto contributing a sack to disrupt Minnesota's rhythm. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Woodson's interception halted a promising Vikings drive, allowing San Francisco to secure the win and maintain their lead in the division.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 16/28 | 57% | 291 | 3 | 3 | 89.1 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Randall CunninghamQB | 26/39 | 67% | 429 | 3 | 1 | 118.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 11 | 137 | 12.5 | 18 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Randall CunninghamQB | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||||
| Puka NacuaWR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 12 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn TysonWR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Trey McBrideTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Tai FeltonWR | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 39 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Jaylin LaneWR | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 32 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 14 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 38 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||||
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen BullockFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene AsanteMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrion ArnoldCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arik ArmsteadDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Craig WoodsonSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon WitherspoonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy RileyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Harrison JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew StevensK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 4 | 29 |
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |