Are The Vikings Actually Good? (Grossi Perna Show)

[@andrewthares]

TJ Hockenson and Jordan Addison were both out as well, but nobody wants to mention that

[@SparkyFinch]

Yeah those guys might be in their top 5 best players

[@coljones98]

@@SparkyFinchthey are

[@vikings_fans_anonymous]

And JJ missed the whole 4th

[@AllThingsHealthh]

THANK YOUUUUUU, will dominate the packers and I’ll come back for if

[@dustinwasson8203]

No one wants to talk about. How many players are out. Jordan addison t g hockson, justin jefferson, the fourth quarter

[@JJTheGoatMcCarthy]

The Vikings had injuries too it wasn’t just the 49ers

[@ajgross67]

Right, Addison and Hock out all game, Jefferson exiting in the 3rd quarter. But CMC was out so that is why the Vikes won. Edit: I’m surprised how many couldn’t detect the sarcasm in the post. I’m a Vikings fan pointing out how everyone will use CMC as a scapegoat when the Vikings had more significant injuries than the 49ers

[@StrawHat-68]

@@ajgross67 People need to stop using this excuse… both teams weren’t at full strength, Vikings won clean

[@jarrettchristensen_music]

​@@ajgross67Yet Jordan Mason averaged 5 ypc

[@hnorpiddlydink8670]

​@@ajgross67 stupid excuse the Vikings won because they played way better than the 49ers end of story they made more key plays a blocked punt a fumble recovery an INT a 97 yard TD they protected the QB better the list goes on the vikings played a better game injuries happen its football and CMC playes last year vs the vikings and they still loss just a sorry excuse

[@shmoejoedesy9449]

​@@ajgross67imagine 1 player being out and your done for 😂

[@FlyingStylus]

JJ got hurt late, Hockensen out, Addison out. Last drive was Sam throwing to guys that were special teamers last year. 9ers had CMC last year but no Deebo and Vikings had JJ out on IR. I guess the 9ers are the only ones that get the injury excuse.

[@Pringalls11]

Thank you! So sick of one-sided takes from people who don't have a clue (Perna). The Vikings were more disadvantaged injury-wise than the 49ers.

[@yaha2937]

People discrediting the Vikings based on last year despite missing their best player and their starting Qb has never made sense

[@cal7772]

We didnt have a qb1 either last year

[@evanstanek5838]

A goalline fumble and a pick in the redzone or the Vikings win by 20. They were the better team. That final drive eating 6 minutes of clock and getting to a chip shot field goal to make a 2 score game with ZERO of their weapons (Addison, Hock, Jefferson, Jones) was clutch.

[@jaredpribyl]

That drive was Elite by Darnold, with everything stacked against him

[@mikehawk3472]

Running 5 wide out formations of all backups. This is the kind of ending you'd see in a cheesy kids movie.

[@pleblord1239]

​@@mikehawk3472we won cry about it. It the niners job to stop it

[@Sdizzle7]

Vikings without Addison, Hockenson, and JJ left half the game.. CMC is good but vikings were more undermanned. Bosa and kittle played 95% of the game

[@roemellobell]

The running back went out to

[@jarrettchristensen_music]

Should have been a blowout if not for Fred warner

[@dudeawesomebro9315]

I hate how everyone is like oh they didn’t have CMC. Vikings have a lot of injuries as well

[@Zeffpenguin]

And their backup isn't some bum, Mason has had more production than almost any other back in the league so far. The niners were out-played and out-coached, simple as

[@robe2504]

They had CMC last season and still got beat, and Jefferson missed that game. They want it both ways.

[@guyblack172]

Apparently the Vikings can win regardless of who is injured but the 49ers need every single one of their studs or they can’t win (it’s not an excuse when they win though)

[@Zeffpenguin]

Brock Purdy is not a system QB they said, he's MVP caliber they said, guess we'll see how he looks these next couple weeks, but it's looking like the 9ers let the wrong QB walk, lol

[@CampinSteve]

@@Zeffpenguin lowest avg separation in the league on our receivers but he's leading the league in yards thrown. dont be an idiot, we'll be in the playoffs and youll be watching them

[@Zeffpenguin]

@@CampinSteve Oh the team with some of the most offensive talent in the league will make the playoffs? Congrats, lol. Doesn't change the fact that Purdy is an average QB, carried by his team. The Niners don't get points for making the playoffs, they just get dinged if they don't which could happen, if they make the playoffs, they aren't going deep. Especially not with these injuries. It sucks that injuries might be why, but that's football.

[@roemellobell]

​@@Zeffpenguinas a 49er fan I know Brock can't carry the team just wait

[@connorfrederixon7508]

@@Zeffpenguin As a Vikings fan, that take is horrendous. Sam is playing great, but Purdy played an insane game too. I was impressed by 3 9ers, Purdy, Deebo, and Warner.

[@robmichael8136]

Vikes should have gone up 27-7 if Jones wouldn't have fumbled on a first down run at the Niners 2 yard line. The game was never that close. If you need an onsides kick recovery at the end for a chance, you were outplayed.

[@KtB45]

We had a DB we drafted that we were going to be counting on die before the preseason even started, we had our 1st round pick QB go down with a season ending injury, another DB that we drafted that was going to be a starter go down with a season ender, Addison out, Hockenson out, Risner out, and Jettas went down at the end of the 3rd quarter... And you want to talk to me about CMC being out?

[@Grond_XIII]

Speaking of Speed... Jalen Nailor. While Jefferson was running his TD, Nailor comes blazing out of the top of the screen and delivers a block for Jefferson. Insane speed.

[@mrsrevan1]

Speedy Nailor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robe2504]

We're finally going to see the best of him this season. The Jefferson, Addison, TJ, Nailor/Oliver, Jones/Chandler line up is going to be extremely hard for anyone to match up against.

[@aw1889]

The Vikings beat the 49ers last year with a worse team. Minnesota letting Cousins walk made them a much better team alone.

[@toddaulner5393]

Surprisingly yes, another big thing is getting rid of Mattison at rb1 , his results were not there at all and I always thought Chandler had better vision.

[@bradperkins4669]

Brock Purdy has only lost 2 regular season games to NFC opponents. Both were to the Vikings

[@funnynameforme4091]

He lost 3 one I'm pretty sure wa the Eagles. But two of them were the Vikes

[@mcs68419]

@@funnynameforme4091nope. Do your research before talking out your neck.

[@StevenDietrich-k2w]

perna coming with the McCaffrey wasn't in there. Well neither was Addison or Hockenson, and Jefferson missed the last quarter. It wasn't like the 9er's had no running game. That Mason kid ran the ball hard, and well. They've always got to try to find a reason why the Vikings won. It can't just be that they were better.

[@scruffd0g193]

Coaching matters a ton In the NFL.

[@bbhawks9060]

Aaron Jones fumbled on the one and JJ got hurt without Addison...cmon boys give them more flowers at the start.

[@Axecon1]

Hot take - Sam Darnold is a good QB. He just hasn't had a good opportunity with a decent team until now.

[@thekerr8728]

You mean the Jets and the Panthers aren’t good teams for new quarterbacks?

[@jacobsims8307]

Well he didn’t look great in the Baltimore San Fran game last year.

[@shmoejoedesy9449]

​@thekerr8728 you really think otherwise 😂

[@higherground9888]

Exactly. He even had good performances with both. The failure was never him, but atrocious coaching.

[@Axecon1]

@@jacobsims8307 In all fairness the Ravens were playing peak football during that stretch and were the best team in the league. Any QB would have struggled against that Baltimore team.

[@matthewwhite4505]

CMC out is no excuse, Vikes without Hock/Addison/Jefferson for a chunk. If not for Warner it would have been an absolute blowout.

[@saraxiong]

Lol we are not giving you JJ Perna 😂

[@walterhibbard4096]

JJ going nowhere

[@brocabe]

Yeah Vikings fans would revolt.

[@Stacked3403]

Wait wait wait, I thought they never wanted JJ and they were always after bo pix 😂 suck it Peyton

[@jessemontgomery8987]

The broncos can have darnold for 3 first round picks after the vikings are done with him

[@DystopianUtopia8]

Y'all haven't been paying attention. I've been rattling the saber for months at the Vikings are vastly underrated.

[@cosmicnomad8575]

The Vikings keep being underrated. Even last year they were underrated. If it wasn’t for so many injuries and fumbles at the beginning of the season they would’ve finished much better

[@InfiniteKhaos]

The vikings finish where they finish. Everyone claims they are better then the record and it's never true. Hot start means nothing, wait until darnold actually shows up.

[@DerrickRG]

​@@InfiniteKhaosOk, if Darnold has 4 bad games this year oh well. If he repeats what he's done the first two weeks, he's going to have a career year both in W/L and in statistics.

[@InfiniteKhaos]

@@DerrickRG Fair enough. We will see how it turns out. My bet is jj will start by week 8 and they think they still have a chance. Then it all fall apart like every other year.

[@davidnelson6874]

Jordan Addison was out and Jefferson went out for the Vikings and it didn’t matter.

[@hnorpiddlydink8670]

and TJ was out also

[@joeschmoe233]

I picked Vikings to finish 2nd behind Lions in NFC North. They had a good draft, and picked up some amazing defensive players in the offseason. They aren't a secret anymore.

[@iamdebirdie]

Apparently they are seeing that everyone and their mother chose them to finish last in the NFCN, even behind the Bears with an unforgivably bad offensive line protecting a rookie QB

[@robe2504]

I'm not sure the Lions even finish 2nd. Third and missing the playoffs to the Bucs on the tiebreak? I could see them losing to the Cards in Arizona this week and going down another tiebreak - with the Bills and 49ers still to play!

[@joeschmoe233]

@@robe2504 good point, the NFL ebbs and flows so much from week to week it's crazy. I guess it comes down to injuries and if your team is peaking the last couple of weeks. Such a long season.

[@Krawllll]

A Sam in the hand is worth more than a Bo in the Pixs.

[@heinzbucksandcastle2053]

Greetings from over the St. Croix, go Vikes!

[@nashvegaspimp]

Thank you Tom. Only thing that made me question KOC is not playing Ty-C last year over Mattison. I said it from the jump. Really don’t understand that.

[@toddaulner5393]

Always thought Chandler had better vision

[@TinoR626]

The 9ers haven't beaten the viking in Minnesota since 1992. In 94, when they won the sb, they lost to the vikings. Last year, the only ncf team to beat the 9ers was the vikings. Something about the vikings at home, just isn't good for the 49ers.

[@whosdatdude3570]

I don't wanna hear about injuries. Vikings were missing their best 5 offensive players at one point in the 4th.

[@mikehawk3472]

Yea, when they drove down the field, ran down the clock and got a chip shot FG to go up 2 scores they were running 5 wide sets with ZERO starters on the field as eligible receivers. Sam "the Bust" Darnald daggered the 9ers throwing to a team of literal backups.

[@NonnyStrikes]

Even Purdy went up to Flores after the game and told him about the job he was doing. Which is BONKERS

[@clintonreisig]

Vikings had 4 major starters out with injuries and still kept the lead the whole game

[@joeharris9426]

The Vikings were short Hockenson, Addison and Risner. This game wouldn't have even been close if Jones doesn't fumble on the 1. They won in all phases of the game.

[@jamesyoung8951]

tbf I think risner is our backup

[@toddaulner5393]

The ball was punched out, called a fumble but not really a fumble.

[@user-di5ye5hr3b]

Mason is a beast of a runner. Reminds me of lynch

[@vikings_fans_anonymous]

Darnold led a 6min scoring drive to *basically end the game without: JJ, Addison, TJ, and Aaron Jones. 49ers missing CMC is no excuse

[@roemellobell]

That's right

[@tornater5403]

Jefferson was out most of the second half, Addison was out, Hockenson was out. I don't believe in them yet, there's still some positions that are in dire need of long term fixes, not including QB. Like both guard spots, cb, and at least 2 defensive line men, and probably center. Before I think they can really be considered a contender, or even a legit top ten team. That likely will not happen this upcoming offseaon, with hardly any draft picks.... All that to say, this season is gonna be fun because there's literally 0 expectation from most of the fan base, and I assume ownership.

[@robe2504]

Not a dire need. CB maybe, Khyree was a tragic loss in every way, and Blackmon is up on blocks, but the current roster is still a significant upgrade on last season, and the IDL is deep and solid this season. Some Vikes fans have a distorted view of reality re the guards. You'll probably see how good the O and D Lines are this week when I think they'll dominate the Texans on bot sides of the ball.

[@bozoboardman]

You guys can have Sam, Perma. We'll keep JJ. It's the KOC effect.

[@nschoena]

Vikings with BFlo getting his personnel in place are fucking scary.

[@robe2504]

Yes, everyone outside the Vikes missed that Greenard, AVG, Jihad and Turner were a massive upgrade over Hunter and Wonnum. Even Pat Jones has turned the corner. Same at IDL with Tillery, Jonah, Taimani, and LDR upgrading Lowry and Tonga, and the rotation is making Phillips better. Gilmore and Griffin might not be who they once were, but they are two wily old players that know how to get leverage, narrow passing windows, play the right coverage, and not give up penalties while Flores grooms some younger faster longer guys.

[@nschoena]

@@robe2504 great take. Pat Jones II is crushing it. New guys are making the already here guys better

[@robe2504]

@@nschoena Skol! Looking forward to seeing what everyone says if they handle the Texans like I'm expecting them to.

[@ryanschultz4119]

So tired of hearing: "but McCaffrey was out".🤦‍♂️ Yeah, so was Jordan Addison, TJ Hockenson, and Jefferson left in the 3rd quarter. Plus, Mason rushed for a 100yds. Just stop with the excuses. The Vikings should've blown the 49ers out!

[@danielokeeffe6358]

Thank god at least one NFC North team can beat the Niners, eh Lions and Packers fans?

[@InchonDM]

That ref was making a case for being on the All-Ref Team this year.

[@adam99x2004]

Was it really an upset? Really? They beat them last year....what makes you say they wouldn't beat them again this year? The Vikings have purdys number. That's a fact.

[@econhelp583]

That’s funny about the speedy ref, did not catch that. Hopefully someone posts a video on KZbin.

[@williammullins2852]

As a Vikings fan no to JJ to Denver but we will tag Darnold and trade him to you. You have Z.Wilson, get Darnold and get the former Jets set.

[@jessemontgomery8987]

They also need to do a deal with the seahawks for geno and maybe even give fitzmagic a call just for the full set

[@infamousnobody5172]

Hard to take a podcast seriously when they talk about the 9ers being down 1 big playmaker when the vikings were down 2. Then they mention kittle and bosa who both returned and played almost the entire game but jj leaving early in the 3rd and done for the day isnt mentioned. Sorry too biased.

[@bradhagen5060]

Purdy’s record against the NFC is 16. Both losses are to the Vikings! Skol

[@bradhagen5060]

16-2

[@robe2504]

CMC had 45 yards on 15 carries (50 receiving yards) in this match up last season, less total yards than Jordan Mason had in this game. Addison missed this game, but had 123 yards last season when Jettas & Deebo were out. Hockenson, also out this week, had 86 yards against the 49ers last season. Say whatever you like, but KOC and Darnold led that game clinching drive with Nailor, Powell Sherfield, Mundt and Chandler - their entire starting offence out. Let's see Purdy do that versus anyone with Juaun Jennings, Jacob Cowing, Ronnie Bell, Eric Saubert and Isaac Guerendo!

[@jimbodavis1944]

I kept yelling, “We didn’t have Jordan Addison or T.J. Hockenson!”

[@iamdebirdie]

Yes. What makes everyone think the Vikings weren't going to be good this year? They significantly improved the roster this summer and in the second year of Bflo's defense. But everyone sees the name "Sam Darnold" and instantly think they're going to be bad.

[@InfiniteKhaos]

Because they are bad every year after doing the things you claim.

[@iamdebirdie]

@@InfiniteKhaos when was the last time they had as big of a met ss this one?

[@InfiniteKhaos]

@@iamdebirdie I don't know what you said. What I know is the vikings fans claim to be the best every year and it never happens. They look good so far, I'll give them that. But mark my words they will fall apart again. That's just who they are.

[@InfiniteKhaos]

@@iamdebirdie as a matter of fact I am on record somewhere here on KZbin saying that case keenum was going to be the guy they needed. He almost brought them to a Superbowl and then was replaced by cousins lol. Keenum wasn't the problem. Anyone with half a brain cell could see that. Delusional viking fans. Lions are a better bet and we know how that goes.

[@iamdebirdie]

@@InfiniteKhaos wow, terrible typo on my part. My bad. I meant to say when was the last time they had as big of an off-season as this one? And I would definitely beg to differ. Maybe you hear the vocal minority but for the past 4 or 5 years none of us have had much hope for the season with Kirk at QB. He had a ceiling. With him out of the building and the ability to spend all that money elsewhere, of course the rest of the roster improved. Namely on defense. I'll never sit here and tell you they're the best but to say they're one of the worst in the league, as many many people were saying, I think is just ignoring the reality of the situation they are in

[@Zoyx]

The reason the Vikings are doing well is because they aren't paying the QB $50m. If Darnold has a good QBR and some MVP votes, they will let him go, because the team will suck if they pay him $50m. In summary, $10m Darnold equals a very good QB. $50m Darnold equals Daniel Jones.

[@mikehawk3472]

A perfect summary. Try explaining that concept to half of the Vikings fan base that still thinks we should have extended Cousins, even if it ment out spending ATL. Might as well bang your head against the wall.

[@robe2504]

Neither are the 49ers.

[@Zoyx]

@@robe2504 - Yep. You can build a pretty good team when your 3 QBs are a $5m cap hit combined.

[@jakearsenta2144]

Yes. The Vikings are for real. I think they can win the Super Bowl this year

[@rjante2236]

I don't think Darnold is good enough to win a Super Bowl.

[@pleblord1239]

​@@rjante2236I agree probably playoff exit to the saints they looking so dangerous

[@jakearsenta2144]

@@rjante2236 😂😂😂😂 OK salty Packers fan, have fun being bad without Jordan Love! You know we’re sweeping you, and it won’t even be funny.

[@rjante2236]

@@jakearsenta2144 You seriously believe Darnold can win you guys a Super Bowl? It's a miracle that KOC has him playing well, but miracles don't last. If JJ is half as good as I think he can be, the Vikings will be in good hands.

[@robe2504]

Me too. If Purdy can get there, Sam can. Sam completely outplayed Purdy. KOC just puts Sam in a position to succeed. Sam can make all the throws, and move like Kirk never could. Half the starting offence is still out, and the D is already shaping like a top 5-10 unit and with 7-8 new faces, should only get better with more time on task together.

[@gratefulghost56]

Someone has to win the division

[@flawlessfatality8105]

Everytime y'all doubt the vikings they show you why you shouldn't

[@GabrielCardinal]

Please KOC Kwesi don’t let Brian Flores go anywhere for the the next 5 years, I have never been so excited watching the vikes play defense it was amazing thing if beauty

[@Jaccobtw]

Vikings are absolutely stacked at receiver

[@jessemontgomery8987]

They need to invest into the wr factor they got going on. Start trading some of them for draft picks.

[@DerrickRG]

​@@jessemontgomery8987no

[@troycarrolljr6026]

Mason went over 100yds rushing though🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ddellwo]

Why would anyone want McCarthy to go to Denver - that’s where QB’s careers go to die………😵

[@brentos96]

Vikings need to sign Kevin O'Connell to a lifetime contract. That man is able to get the very best out of everyone, and every player on the team LOVES to play for him. He's a "make you wanna run through a wall" type of coach.

[@jaredpribyl]

Vikings would have probably shut down CMC even worse to be honest. Like last year. CMC doesn’t cause the Niners to win this game

[@Jay-kf3od]

Looking at their roster, I figured the Vikes could compete for the division or a wild card so long as Darnold didn't suck. And considering his coaching staff snd support cast in NY and Carolina was garbage, ppl should've seen it's possible Darnold is serviceable on the vikings roster. Best case scenario I see them winning a wild card playoff game if they can get a 5 seed.

[@lexwaldez]

The Vikings look like what the Bears would like to be after an offensive line upgrade. The Vikings could be competitive for a while.

[@jessemontgomery8987]

Hopefully better next year when they have money to throw around. Get some depth to the roster. Maybe get a great center to command the middle.

[@zeqa9]

Should have been a 20 point blowout, and don’t forget how injured the Vikings are. Just a few weeks ago you’re talking about how bad you felt for them that they’re gonna get the first pick and no sudden that they won you’re talking about the CMC injury like the Vikings aren’t on their third stringers.

[@alexhlavac2827]

In Minnesota the Vikings own the 9ers, they havent beat won mn since 1992.

[@DerrickRG]

Last year the vikings were down Jefferson and Darrisaw, but the 49ers lost because Deebo and T Williams were out. This year the Vikings are down Hockinson and Addison, but the 49ers lost because CMC was out (even though his backup put up 100yds). The 49ers get too many excuses, we get it. They're probably a better team to do real damage in the playoffs, but give the Vikings some actual credit guys. They dominated BOTH matchups.

[@Brody102]

Dont bother mentioning our injuries... maybe yall actually forgot about TJ & JA lmao. I actually like it this way, love being the underdogs, proving everyone wrong.

[@jorgmohnen2849]

They are for real...I called the score too.

[@KnievelFats]

No hock, no Addison, JJ (even though having a great statistical game) got hurt, Jones got hurt. The last quarter and half of the third was no names and backups. Can’t blame losing CMC on that.

[@scottwells8064]

Curious how youd answer this question after todays game

[@zachkruger]

Justin Jefferson left game in second half with injury. Jordan Addison and TJ Hockenson did not play. Looking forward to seeing all the weapons on the field at the same time.

[@RealTomahawk7]

Sam Darnold also showed promise with both the Jets and Panthers, just saying

[@danielokeeffe6358]

Does CMC play DB too?

[@lifeasafanpodcast9529]

Jalen nailer step for step also got a block on tge play

[@clasoria111]

Everyone sleeping on the Vikings this year. I can only hope to at least make it to the conference finals, but a SB appearance would be nice

[@birthgravy]

Excited for a Vikings vs. Saints NFC Championship

[@DakahriGT]

Vikings revenge lol

[@joekruger1839]

The Vikings are good. A few pieces away from being great. The NFC north will be interesting this year

[@jorgmohnen2849]

Defense wins super bowls - vikes are Nr 1 after two weeks and Nr 1 in preseason (in all but two catagories)

[@comeintotheforest]

Anyone considering to keep Darnold just doesn’t understand what the Vikings plan is.

[@thorfinsky1427]

It wouldn't hurt McCarthy one bit to sit a couple seasons behind Darnold, if he continues to play well.

[@comeintotheforest]

@@thorfinsky1427 but the whole plan is to pay NOTHING to the QB and build a strong team to win with the rookie contract. If you resign Darnold it literally goes against EVERYTHING the team has done for the last two years

[@robe2504]

@@comeintotheforest Kwesi's primary mantras are value and flexibility, completely opposite to the one box you are imposing on him. If Kirk and Hunter had accepted the deal he offered they'd probably still be there, but they went the Thielen path, not the Harrison Smith path. If Darnold takes the Vikes to the division and into the playoffs I doubt they'll let him walk. He would be too much of an asset (i.e. value) and would create flexibility for KOC about when and how to introduce a 21 year old rookie QB. At worst they tag and trade Darnold before the deadline in 2025. They might even sign JJ up for the Packers 3 year QB apprenticeship.

[@comeintotheforest]

@@robe2504 you’re writing big paragraphs so it looks more accurate, but it’s just dead wrong of a take. There is literally no chance they extend Darnold to be the starter, because it goes against every part of the roster construction philosophy shown so far. Sorry man, it must be hard to be so confident and so wrong.

[@robe2504]

@@comeintotheforest Really? Didn't Kwesi extend Kirk for a year until it made sense to move on? Didn't Kwesi extend Harrison Smith at the teams price? Have you not heard Kwesi talk about succession planning? The core principle of that is not handing over the keys until the successor is ready, which is hard when JJ is untried and up on blocks for the season. Have you considered KOCs post game presser when he got choked up about Sam's success because so many folks have said he can't play? I think you're over confident in your opinion, and perhaps you shouldn't discount the possibility. It is definitely well above zero.

[@Brando_1212]

Fred kept the 49ers in the game

[@jakebromley8255]

After Kirk left, everyone said the Vikings had a quarterback problem. Turns out they have 2 😉

[@DerrickRG]

Nah. It's McCarthy's job next season.

[@mikepivero3133]

Vikings are legit 😎👍💜

[@DerekJFiedler]

Broncos are signing refs now?

[@tomschuster4859]

Somebody needs to give the Chiefs some competition.

[@Chunkyb514]

Vikings didn’t have Addison, Hockenson, and JJ went down in the third quarter, but I guess the only Injury that had an impact was CMC. According to everyone else but Vikings fans, the Vikings don’t win, the other team just loses for some reason. No one ever gives credit to the Vikings.

[@tomvan6008]

that narrative won't go away. If they win, it's because the other team didn't play well otherwise they have to admit the Vikings are good which they don't want to do. Sam Darnold also has a narrative that people can't give up. No matter how many games he looks good they will always say...Just wait he will start seeing ghosts, etc. Throws an interception and they start saying...See, what did I tell you? But Mahomes throws one and crickets. The Vikings beat them last year when they had CMC in.

[@Amoren2008]

Vikes didnt have Hock, Addison and Jefferson half way through the 3rd.

[@skyhawk4946]

No excuses, the Vikings didn't have Hockinson and Addison. So no crying about McCaffrey not being there.

[@ccgert]

You get JJ back? Denver never had him

[@gibster9624]

The Vikings have always been good. They should have beaten the Eagles last year if Jets didn't fumble the ball into the end zone. I've been pouring this table for a while that Minnesota didn't suck.

[@rjante2236]

Ironically, I thought they sucked so much when they had 13 wins.

[@DerrickRG]

​@@rjante2236Funny how that works right? 2022, they were fraudulent, but 2023 when a bunch of crap happens to them they actually had a better team on paper. That's the NFL for ya.

[@hibbo1351]

The best part of this game was the 6+ minute drive the Vikes went on after they cut the lead to six. Niners NEVER had a chance to win.

[@cjwilliams1308]

Short answer: Yes. Maybe even very good.

[@KevinWynsma]

The only question is if sam darnold is going to stay that good. He has the weapons around him. Last year the vikings had nothing at qb.

[@ItsSwiffle]

The Vikings are without Hockenson. No Addison this game. Jefferson only played for a half. If it wasn’t for Fred Warner this is a blowout.

[@calvinit21]

When Carolina had Darnold, they won their first 3 games. Probably goes without saying, but that did not last.

[@not_vern]

But Sean Payton didn't want JJ! It was his plan all along to get Bo Nix! Right!? haha

[@roemellobell]

As a 49er fan i seen Brock had two int the last one in was in the air smh

[@nickcrawford6723]

These nuts tom. Respectfully

[@forestspiritsforaging]

What??? Half our DB room is out for multiple reasons. Hockenson out, Addison out, JJ went out halfway, Aaron Jones got hurt & went out. The 49ers were a far more healthy team. If it wasn't for Fred Warner alone creating 2 turbovers in the red zone taking away at the very least 10 points.... This thing is a blowout like the Giants game. Im happy it wasn't though because Sam Darnold led a 6 minute drive with Jaylon Nailor, Brandon Powell,Trishton Jackson, Johnny Mundt & Ty Chandler. Get your stuff outta my ass at once boys.

[@Mylittlemonsterrr]

Go glad we got ride of Mattison

[@irishpanic]

Idk how you didn’t expect the Vikings to win. The 49ers haven’t won in Minnesota since 92 and they literally lost to the Vikings last season

[@Rammsoldat]

"we get JJ back" but what of the 4d chess to trick the vikes into not taking bo nix?

[@hibbo1351]

Niners haven't won in MN since Steve Young beat Rich Gannon. Yeah....THAT long ago.

[@Godless-Being]

Did y’all a favor, youre welcome, SKOL

[@brocabe]

I'd bet Broncos get Darnold.

[@thorkagemob1297]

I hope not, for Sams sake. Gotta get Payton outta there.

[@Superkuh2]

@@thorkagemob1297 Hopefully Payton doesn't pay his team bounties to literally take out Darnold first.

[@DerrickRG]

If they dump Payton and get a guy that runs a Shanahan/McVay style offense then yes. Hell, take the Vikings QB coach Josh McCown, he'd be perfect.

[@MVM28]

VIKINGS GAWNA SEWPER BAAAAAWWLLLL

[@daviddidder3781]

Are they good, from a Packer and Broncos fan?! Yes, they’re good. Elite defense. Which one of ya’ll are going to have a higher pick at the end of the season? 😂🤔🍿