Live 49ers updates: Purdy, Niners face Vikings, former backup Darnold
The 49ers will have to slow down Justin Jefferson, the 2022 offensive player of the year, and account for missing Christian McCaffrey, the 2023 honoree.
Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson burn Niners for 97-yard touchdown
Justin Jefferson is mad-good. The great wide received scorched the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to the tune of a 97-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold. Look at this @JJettas2 route 😳 📺:
Vikings enjoy 97-yard Darnold-to-Jefferson TD pass for early spark against 49ers
Sam Darnold strong-armed his former team in his home debut for the Minnesota Vikings with a 97-yard touchdown pass to superstar Justin Jefferson
49ers’ third-down defense sinks them in loss to Sam Darnold and the Vikings
Fred Warner was one of the 49ers' lone bright spots on defense. The unit struggled especially mightily on third down against Minnesota.
Vikings shock 49ers as Sam Darnold throws 2 more touchdowns in solid performance
Sam Darnold was back dropping dimes for the Minnesota Vikings, as they shocked the San Francisco 49ers in a 23-17 win during their home opener on Sunday.
Darnold, Vikings jump on opportunities vs. 49ers
Sam Darnold is making the most of his time with the Vikings, who beat the quarterback’s former team, the 49ers, convincingly in Week 2.
What we learned about Vikings, 49ers as Sam Darnold leads Minnesota to 2-0 start
In Sunday’s 23-17 win over the stunned San Francisco 49ers, the Vikings rode Darnold’s gunslinging arm to their first 2-0 start since 2016. That arm was on full display in the second quarter as Darnold connected with star receiver Justin Jefferson on a 97-yard touchdown pass,
Sam Darnold Leads Vikings to Victory Over the 49ers
Sam Darnold excelled, steering the Vikings past the 49ers 23-17 with a stunning 97-yard TD pass to Justin Jefferson and making all the plays necessary.
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them ...
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Vikings' D holds Niners scoreless at the goal line
The Minnesota Vikings defense stops the San Francisco 49ers on a 4th-and goal thanks to a tipped pass from Vikings linebacker ...
Niners place Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve
Last season's AP Offensive Player of the Year missed the season opener, and now will have to sit out at least four more games ...
Christian McCaffrey ruled out for Week 2 with calf/Achilles injury, Niners considering IR stint
Christian McCaffrey will be out for the San Francisco 49ers' Week 2 game against the Minnesota Vikings and potentially longer ...
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Niners CB Deommodore Lenoir playfully recalls 'connection' with former teammate, Vikings QB Sam Darnold
Niners cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is ready to face the QB he saw plenty in practice last season, adding he and Vikings' Sam ...
Niners, Jordan Mason offer potentially conflicting accounts of when he knew he'd start
Coach Kyle Shanahan insisted star Christian McCaffrey was a game-time decision. Backup Jordan Mason may have known he'd get ...
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings odds, expert picks, how to watch: Can Vikings sustain against dominant Niners?
The 49ers looked incredible on Monday, and now they face a road test against a Vikings team that was good ... against the ...
Kevin O'Connell on how Sam Darnold's 49ers tenure led up to Vikings-Niners in Week 2 | The Herd
Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell joins Colin Cowherd to discuss how Sam Darnold's San Francisco 49ers tenure has ...
49ers vs. Jets takeaways: Christian McCaffrey-less Niners spoil Aaron Rodgers' return with blowout win
No Christian McCaffrey. No problem. The San Francisco 49ers got into the win column right out of the gate in Week 1, ...
49ers' Spot on ESPN's Week 3 FPI Rankings Has Fans Flabbergasted
Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season featured quite a few upsets, and one team that fell victim to that trend was the San Francisco ...