The 49ers The Vikings’ second pre-season game was played like a contest that lost 50 of its key players. Although the majority of beginners are seated, there are still plenty of highlights.
Nate Sudfeld found JaMychal Hasty on a neat Texas road off the field in the 49ers’ first touchdown:
Purdy amusing. He’s the perfect pre-season midfielder. A rival Purdy, who will play on time, will give his wide receivers a chance to play on the field. Shanahan will have a hard time cutting Purdy.
If Turner’s owner’s position on the shortlist was ever called into question, this forced stumble sealed his fate:
Coaches will appreciate compulsive tripping in special teams just as much as relegation.
How do you distinguish between Jordan Mason running on all backups and Trey Sermon having to dodge attackers in the background? Regardless of who Ty Davis-Price opposes, he’s run over. If the rookie can earn Shanahan’s confidence, he will finish matches for the 49ers this season.
Javon Kinlaw welcomed the Vikings’ second-round pick, Ed Ingram, to the NFL:
Even if it’s against backups, it’s good to see Kinlaw active. He will be among the leaders in defense in surprise charges. After having surgery at the end of the season, Kinlaw will need to play his part in shape. There is no way to simulate the shots he played tonight in practice.
Two spins had the difference in this one. George Odom intercepted the Vikings’ first path, and Tyler Hawkins intercepted their final possession. Both happened on the 29-yard line.
49ers win 17-7.
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