Recap - Vikings Defeat San Francisco 24-13
Recap - Vikings Defeat San Francisco 24-13
The Vikings got a 2-TD performance from Christian Ponder as Minnesota handed San Francisco a 24-13 defeat on Sunday at The Metrodome.
The Vikings were a 6.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 43.5.
Adrian Peterson rushed for 86 yards, while Christian Ponder added 33 yards in the win. Percy Harvin and Kyle Rudolph added 89 and 36 receiving yards respectively.
Frank Gore rushed for 63 yards for San Francisco, while Alex Smith added 26 yards. Alex Smith threw for 204 yards for the 49ers, while receivers Mario Manningham and Vernon Davis had 56 and 53 yards respectively.
Minnesota outgained San Francisco 344-280 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 25-19 by the Vikings.
Minnesota led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 33:28/26:32 split in that important category.
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lions. The 49ers will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.
