Live updates: 49ers beat Vikings in big NFC matchup

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Scroll down to join us for live scoring updates, news and analysis Sunday morning when the 49ers face the Vikings.

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GAME ESSENTIALS: 49ers (5-5) vs. Vikings (5-5) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, at 2:25 p.m. (PT). TV: FOX-TV (Ch. 2), Announcers: Chris Meyers (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (color commentary), Jen Hale (sideline reporting).

ODDS: 49ers -3. OVER/UNDER: 49.

SERIES: 49ers lead 24-23-1. LAST MEETING: 49ers won 27-10 in a 2019 NFC Divisional Round game at Levi’s Stadium.

The 49ers can move into an NFC playoff spot with a win over the Minnesota Vikings Sunday afternoon in Santa Clara.

Given where the Niners stood a month ago, that opportunity might be a bit of a shock to any fans who checked out on the season with the team at 2-4. Even a move into the playoff bracket now doesn’t mean much, but it’d secure a tiebreaker over Minnesota. In another month, we’ll know better how vital that will prove.

San Francisco enters Sunday with three wins in its last four games, riding on the strength of a versatile rushing attack. It’s not clear which player will be spearheading that attack as running backs Elijah Mitchell (finger) and JaMychal Hasty (ankle) both missed last week’s win at Jacksonville. In their stead, Jeff Wilson Jr., rookie Trey Sermon and receiver Deebo Samuel formed a three-man rushing unit.

The Vikings have also worked their way back into the playoff picture with victories the last two weeks over the Chargers and Packers, showing they are capable of beating contenders. Kirk Cousins nearly matched Aaron Rodgers throw-for-throw in the win over Green Bay, piling up 341 yards and three touchdowns on 24-of-35 passing.

But their run defense could be a vulnerability: While they’ve held their last two opponents under 100 yards each, they are still tied for last in rushing yards allowed per attempt (4.8 yards).

Whoever wins Sunday will have the inside track on a playoff spot.

Follow along with our reporters Cam Inman and Jerry McDonald, columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and other analysts providing their thoughts about the game.

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