Vikings Gameday: Minnesota Hosts San Francisco in NFL Week 2 Today
The Minnesota Vikings will be looking to build on last week's win when they face the San Francisco 49ers today at U.S. Banks Stadium in Week 2 of the new NFL season.
The Vikings are coming off a 28-6 victory over the Giants last week in New York in the season opener.
Not only will the Vikings be looking for their second win to open the season, but Minnesota quarterback Sam Darnold will be getting his second start under center for the Vikes, with today's game coming against the team he played for last year as backup to Brock Purdy.
Injury Report
For the Vikings, wide receiver Jordan Addison is 'out' with an ankle injury. Safety Harrison Smith, offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, and offensive guard Ed Ingram are all listed as 'questionable.'
For the 49er, running back Christian McCaffrey is 'out' today. Safety Talanoa Hufanga is listed as 'doubtful,' and linebacker Dee Winters is 'questionable' for today's matchup.
Matchup History
The Vikings and 49ers have met 44 times in the regular season, with San Francisco currently holding a 23-20-1 advantage in the all-time series. The 49ers won the last matchup between the two teams 22-17 on Monday Night Football back on October 23rd of last year.
Aaron Jones on The Skol Clap from Vikings.com...
I've seen it from the other side, and let me tell you, it's contagious. When you're on the other sideline, you're trying not to clap, not to get into it because you see the whole stadium doing it, and it's contagious, so I'm really amped to come out there and play in front of the fans at U.S. Bank Stadium here in Minnesota.
NFC North Standings
- Minnesota Vikings (1-0) vs. San Francisco today
- Detroit Lions (1-0) vs. Tampa Bay today
- Chicago Bears (1-0) at Houston today
- Green Bay Packers(0-1) vs. Indianapolis today
Minnesota Notes
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is playing for his fourth team in five years, after being selected third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 draft. in 2021 Darnold was traded to the Carolina Panthers. After two seasons in Charlotte, Darnold was dealt to the 49ers where he backed up Brock Purdy last season.
The Odds
The Vikings are 5½ point underdogs against the 49ers today.
The Broadcast
The game is set to kickoff at 12:00 pm CT. (TV: CBS)