Jordan Addison, Kirk Cousins Lead Vikings Past 49ers

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the San Francisco 49ers 22-17 on Monday Night Football, thanks to a strong performance from rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison and quarterback Kirk Cousins.

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Addison caught two touchdowns from Cousins in the first half, giving the Vikings a 14-7 lead at halftime. He finished the game with five catches for 71 yards.

Cousins threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, and he also ran for 40 yards. He was sacked twice, but he avoided making any major mistakes.

The Vikings' defense was also impressive, holding the 49ers to just 353 total yards. Camryn Bynum had two interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Vikings.

Vikings Get Off to a Fast Start

The Vikings got off to a fast start in the game, driving 75 yards on their opening possession for a touchdown. Cousins capped the drive with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Addison.

The 49ers answered back on their next possession, with Christian McCaffrey scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run. But the Vikings responded with another touchdown drive, this time going 85 yards. Cousins capped the drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Addison again.

49ers Make It Close

The 49ers cut the lead to 14-10 early in the second half on a 37-yard field goal from Robbie Gould. But the Vikings answered back with a 43-yard field goal from Greg Joseph to make it 17-10.

The 49ers scored again on their next possession, with Trey Lance finding Brandon Aiyuk on a 10-yard touchdown pass. But the Vikings' defense held the 49ers on their final two possessions of the game to secure the victory.

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Addison Impresses in His Vikings Debut

Addison, who was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, had a strong debut in his new uniform. He caught five passes for 71 yards and two touchdowns.

Addison was especially impressive in the red zone. He caught both of his touchdowns on fades from Cousins.

"He's a special player," Cousins said of Addison. "He's got great hands and great speed. He's going to be a big part of our offense for years to come."

Cousins Has a Solid Game

Cousins had a solid game for the Vikings, throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 40 yards.

Cousins was sacked twice, but he avoided making any major mistakes. He also made some big plays when the Vikings needed them the most.

"Kirk played a great game," Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said. "He made some big throws for us, and he also ran the ball well. He's a leader for us, and he showed it tonight."

Vikings' Defense Shines

The Vikings' defense was also impressive in the game, holding the 49ers to just 353 total yards.

Bynum had two interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Vikings. He also had a pass breakup earlier in the game.

"Camryn played a great game," O'Connell said. "He made some big plays for us, and he helped us close out the game."

Vikings Improve to 3-4

With the victory, the Vikings improved to 3-4 on the season. They are now tied with the Detroit Lions for second place in the NFC North.

The Vikings will next travel to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

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Game Notes

The Vikings won their third game in their last four.

The 49ers lost their first game of the season.

Addison had five catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns in his Vikings debut.

Cousins threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns.

Bynum had two interceptions for the Vikings' defense.

Analysis

The Vikings' victory over the 49ers was a big one for their playoff hopes. The Vikings are now tied for second place in the NFC North, and they have a good chance to make the playoffs if they can continue to win games.

The Vikings' offense was led by Addison and Cousins. Addison showed why he was drafted in the first round, and Cousins had a solid game.

The Vikings' defense was also impressive, holding the 49ers to just 353 total yards. Bynum had two big interceptions in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for the Vikings