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Here are your top 49ers storylines for Wednesday, September 18th.
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Power Rankings: 49ers Remain a Top Ten Contender Headed Into Week 3
A hard fought battle with the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 2 resulted in the San Francisco 49ers first loss of the 2024 season. Despite falling into an early deficit, the red and gold had a chance to complete the comeback in their final offensive possession. On the list of notable performers from Week 2 were linebacker Fred Warner (nine tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, 1.0 sack and two pass breakups, defensive lineman Nick Bosa (five tackles, 2.0 sacks) and running back Jordan Mason (20 carries for 100 yards). While the outcome wasn't what San Francisco had hoped for, the team's top tier talent and ability to overcome a slow start with tactical plays down the stretch showed how the 49ers are a threat in every outing.
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Expected to 'Miss a Couple of Weeks' with Calf Injury
On Monday, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan added one name to the injury list following the team's 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers receiving yards leader in Week 2, wideout Deebo Samuel Sr., suffered a calf strain that, per Shanahan, is expected to sideline him for "a couple weeks."
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Bosa Secures Third-Most Sacks in Franchise History; Stats and Facts from #SFvsMIN
- With three players amassing triple-digit stats (quarterback Brock Purdy (319 passing yards), running back Jordan Mason (100 rushing yards) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (110 receiving yards)), the 49ers finished with a 300-yard passer, a 100-yard rusher and a 100-yard receiver in the same game for the first time since Week 14 of the 2023 season.
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What the 49ers and Vikings Had to Say Following Week 2
The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 2. Here's what both teams had to say following the contest:
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📽 What to Watch
📸 Say Cheese
Fans enjoyed the opportunity to meet 49ers alumni Jesse Sapolu and Jeff Garcia, as well as the 49ers Gold Rush and Sourdough Sam who got fans hyped at the 2024 season kickoff fan rally presented by Ticketmaster.
View photos as the team arrives to the locker room for their Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, presented by Levi's®.
View game photos from the San Francisco 49ers Week 2 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.