The 49ers were overwhelmed in the Minnesota Vikings' home opener Sunday, losing 23-17 and never leading in one of the NFL's loudest venues. Dooming the 49ers were a 97-yard touchdown catch by Justin Jefferson, after one of two failed fourth-down plays by Brock Purdy, and the block of a Mitch Wishnowsky punt.
The 49ers are out of first place for the first time since November 2022. The Seattle Seahawks are 2-0 under new coach Mike Macdonald, showcasing a strong start to their season.
If the season ended today (lol), the 49ers would not be among the NFC's wild-card teams to defend their conference title, with leading teams including the New Orleans Saints, Vikings, Seahawks, and Tampa Bay.
Deebo Samuel, a starting wide receiver and their No. 2 rushing option, sustained a calf injury late in Sunday's loss and will miss a couple of weeks.
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