Pioneer Press staffers who cover the Vikings forecast Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium:
DANE MIZUTANI
49ers 31, Vikings 17
It sounds like San Francisco will have Christian McCaffrey, while Minnesota will be without Justin Jefferson. It’s hard to imagine the Vikings pulling the upset without their best player.
JOHN SHIPLEY
Vikings 27, 49ers 24
In a league where anything can happen, the locals upset San Francisco after Raymond McCloud has his game-winning punt return for a touchdown called back because, upon video review, the NFL determines he thought briefly about just running out of bounds.
CHARLEY WALTERS
49ers 31, Vikings 17
Despite their upset loss to the Browns last week, the 49ers remain the NFL’s best team. The Vikings are among the NFL’s worst teams. Easy pick.
Related Articles
The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 7: Last-minute moves
Vikings could activate receiver Jalen Nailor, then unleash him on offense
Which pass rushers step up for the Vikings with Marcus Davenport out?
Vikings preparing for mighty 49ers, who could be down a pair of skill players
Dalton Risner has been biding his time on the sidelines. Now the Vikings might need him.
Leave a Reply