Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, September 15, 2024
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Where to Watch: CBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: 49ers -6, Vikings +6; Over/Under: 45.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: 49ers -6, Vikings +6; Over/Under: 45 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: 49ers -6, Vikings +6; Over/Under: 45.5 points
Season Record
San Francisco 49ers: 1-0 (1st place, NFC West)
Minnesota Vikings: 1-0 (1st place, NFC North)
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San Francisco 49ers: won their last game at home against the New York Jets 32-19.
Minnesota Vikings: won their last game on the road against the New York Giants 28-6.
San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings Preview and Analysis
The 49ers are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-0 in their home games, 0-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the New York Jets 32-19. Brock Purdy was the starting QB and he completed 19/29 passes for 231 passing yards, 0 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jordan Mason led the team in rushing yards with 147 and 1 TD. Jauan Jennings led the receivers with 64 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Fred Warner led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Leonard Floyd led the defense in sacks with 1. Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles came away with the only interception for them in that one.
The Vikings are entering this game with a 1-0 record overall and they have a 0-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won
their last game against the New York Giants 28-6. Sam Darnold was the starting QB and he completed 19/24 passes for 208 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Aaron Jones led the team in rushing yards with 94 and 1 TD. Justin Jefferson led the receivers with 59 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Byron Murphy Jr. led the defense in that game with 8 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Patrick Jones II led the defense in sacks with 2. Harrison Smith and Andrew Van Ginkel each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
49ers vs Vikings Prediction
The current betting odds have the 49ers listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The 49ers have a 1-0 record overall and looked good in their season opener on Monday night. They beat the Jets 32-19 and it was a really good performance from the offense as they were leading for most of the game and really controlled the clock with their running. Even with their star running back out, the 49ers dominated the ground game and time of possession, looking exactly like the team that was one of the best in the NFL last season. Meanwhile, the Vikings also have a 1-0 record this season and looked great in their season opener with a 28-6 road win, but they were playing a much weaker team too. The Vikings beat the Giants who let a lot of key players go in the off-season and look like they are going to have another bad season. The Vikings will be back at home for their home opener here, but the team still lacks the talent that the 49ers have and won't be able to stay in this game for long. This is going to be a much stronger defense that the Vikings face and a much stronger offense than what they saw in week 1 led by Daniel Jones. The 49ers are going to pull away in this game with the talent they have on offense and the Vikings won't be given a way back in the game between the 49ers defense and their run game eating up all of the clock. The best way to place a bet here is on the 49ers to cover the spread in this game.
49ers Vikings Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 15, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is 49ers 28 Vikings 17.
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NFL Betting Trends
San Francisco 49ers: 9-2 ATS in the 1st quarter of their last 11 road games. 14-6 ATS in the 4th quarter of their last 20 games. 8-3 to the 1st quarter over in their last 11 road games.
Minnesota Vikings: 3-10 ATS in the 2nd half of their last 13 games. 0-8 (-7.80 units) on the 2nd half moneyline in their last 8 home games. 12-6 to the 3rd quarter over in their last 18 games.
Key Injuries
San Francisco 49ers: M. Wishnowsky (P) Injured - Back, Right Knee. S. Burford (OL) Injured - Hand. C. McCaffrey (RB) Questionable - Calf. Y. Gross-Matos (DL) Out - Knee. J. Jennings (WR) Injured - Ankle. A. Banks (OL) Questionable - Finger. T. Hufanga (SAF) Doubtful - Knee. D. Winters (LB) Out - Ankle. T. Bethune (LB) Injured - Ankle. I. Guerendo (RB) Injured - Groin.
Minnesota Vikings: H. Smith (SAF) Injured - Rest. S. Gilmore (CB) Injured - Rest. J. Nailor (WR) Injured - Ankle. J. Addison (WR) Injured - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“I thought he runs like he always does. When you get him the ball, he breaks tackles, usually gets more than we block for. When we had the good lanes, he always hit them and got a bunch. But, JP was awesome today.” - Kyle Shanahan after his team’s win against the Jets in their last game.
“Sam Darnold, for a guy in a new system to start 12 for 12 and be incredibly poised throughout the day, it was a huge performance for us to be able to build off.” - Kevin O’Connell after his team’s win against the Giants in their last game.
Starting Lineups
San Francisco 49ers
WR Aiyuk, Brandon
WR Samuel Sr., Deebo
WR Jennings, Jauan
TE Kittle, George
QB Purdy, Brock
RB McCaffrey, Christian
FB Juszczyk, Kyle
Minnesota Vikings
WR Jefferson, Justin
WR Nailor, Jalen
WR Addison, Jordan
TE Mundt, Johnny
QB Darnold, Sam
RB Jones, Aaron
FB Ham, C.J.
Statistical Leaders
San Francisco 49ers
Passing: B. Purdy (231)
Rushing: J. Mason (147)
Receiving: J. Jennings (64)
Touchdowns: J. Mason (1)
Minnesota Vikings
Passing: S. Darnold (208)
Rushing: A. Jones (94)
Receiving: J. Jefferson (59)
Touchdowns: J. Jefferson (1)
Coaches:
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan (8th season)
Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O'Connell (3rd season)