Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 34–26 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brandon Aiyuk
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:24) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Al-Shaai…
- Game date
- 2021-11-28
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 34–26 on 2021-11-28. Brandon Aiyuk posted a game-high +7.12 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 32 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings
(8:32) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
(5:39) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-22-H.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(12:49) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
(:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 15-J.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Min 1. 1-YAC
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(11:36) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(11:13) 25-E.Mitchell right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(8:34) 25-A.Mattison left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:03) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:13) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:32TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 6-0
(8:32) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 8:27XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 5:39TD Deebo Samuel Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 7-6
(5:39) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-22-H.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 5:31XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:49TD Adam ThielenPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 20
- Score
- 13-7
(12:49) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 12:42XP Greg JosephPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 14-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:22TD Jauan JenningsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 14-13
(:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 15-J.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Min 1. 1-YAC
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:18XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:36TD Deebo Samuel Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIN 3
- Score
- 14-20
(11:36) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:31XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:13TD Elijah MitchellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-27
(11:13) 25-E.Mitchell right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:09XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-28
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 8:34TD Alexander MattisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 6
- Score
- 20-28
(8:34) 25-A.Mattison left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 5:03FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 28
- Score
- 20-31
(5:03) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 4:58TD Kene NwangwuPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 35
- Score
- 26-31
18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:13FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 4
- Score
- 26-34
(:13) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Brandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 2Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 3Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4
Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +2.21 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 5
Tyler Conklin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 6
Dylan Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7
Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +1.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play - 8Elijah Mitchell · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Brandon Aiyuk — SF · Receiving
Brandon Aiyuk posted the highest total EPA (+7.12) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
Brandon Aiyuk's top snap (+4.53 EPA): (7:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at MIN 41 for 37 yards (7-P.Peterson). Caught at SF 42. 17-YAC
Biggest single play (-6.87 EPA): Kirk Cousins — (11:24) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Al-Shaair at MIN 26. 51-A.Al-Shaair to MIN 2 for 24 yards (72-E.Cleveland).
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.51 total EPA- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · -0.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 47.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.421 | +0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.3% | 61.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -0.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, +6.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr.
- Minnesota Vikings — Adam Thielen (Kirk Cousins pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Jauan Jennings (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr.
- San Francisco 49ers — Elijah Mitchell
- Minnesota Vikings — Alexander Mattison
- Minnesota Vikings — Kene Nwangwu
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q1 8:32) — (8:32) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 8:27) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 20 (Q1 5:39); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 5:31) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 20 (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 12:42) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 15-J.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Min 1. 1-YAC; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 0:18) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 20–12. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q3 11:36) — (11:36) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 11:31) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:13) — (11:13) 25-E.Mitchell right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 11:09) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 6 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 25-A.Mattison left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 35 (Q3 4:58) — 18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 4 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:58) — 18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 33-D.Cook right guard to MIN 16 for -4 yards (90-K.Givens). FUMBLES (90-K.Givens), touched at MIN 12, RECOVERED by SF-51-A.Al-Shaair at MIN 9. MIN-33-D.Cook was injured during the play.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Al-Shaair at MIN 26. 51-A.Al-Shaair to MIN 2 for 24 yards (72-E.Cleveland).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end pushed ob at MIN 8 for 49 yards (7-P.Peterson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at MIN 41 for 37 yards (7-P.Peterson). Caught at SF 42. 17-YAC
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) 8-K.Cousins pass short left intended for 19-A.Thielen INTERCEPTED by 51-A.Al-Shaair at MIN 26. 51-A.Al-Shaair to MIN 2 for 24 yards (72-E.Cleveland).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 4:58) — 18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:37) — (1:37) 33-D.Cook right guard to MIN 16 for -4 yards (90-K.Givens). FUMBLES (90-K.Givens), touched at MIN 12, RECOVERED by SF-51-A.Al-Shaair at MIN 9. MIN-33-D.Cook was injured during the play.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at MIN 41 for 37 yards (7-P.Peterson). Caught at SF 42. 17-YAC
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:32 · SF 2 · Score 6-0
(8:32) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:27 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 5:39 · MIN 20 · Score 7-6
(5:39) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-22-H.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 5:31 · MIN 15 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:49 · SF 20 · Score 13-7
(12:49) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 19-A.Thielen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:42 · SF 15 · Score 14-7
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · MIN 3 · Score 14-13
(:22) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short right to 15-J.Jennings for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at Min 1. 1-YAC - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · MIN 15 · Score 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:36 · MIN 3 · Score 14-20
(11:36) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:31 · MIN 15 · Score 14-21
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 11:13 · MIN 2 · Score 14-27
(11:13) 25-E.Mitchell right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 11:09 · MIN 15 · Score 14-28
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 8:34 · SF 6 · Score 20-28
(8:34) 25-A.Mattison left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 5:03 · MIN 28 · Score 20-31
(5:03) 9-R.Gould 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 4:58 · SF 35 · Score 26-31
18-M.Wishnowsky kicks 64 yards from SF 35 to MIN 1. 26-K.Nwangwu for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 0:13 · MIN 4 · Score 26-34
(:13) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers on 2021-11-28?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 34-26 in Week 12, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 12, San Francisco 49ers 20; Final: Minnesota Vikings 26, San Francisco 49ers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 8:32) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (Q1 5:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 12:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Jennings (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 0:22) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (Q3 11:36) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — E. Mitchell (Q3 11:13) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Mattison (Q3 8:34) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — K. Nwangwu (Q3 4:58) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 5:03, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Kirk Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 55.6% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.51 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 58.6% completion, -0.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brandon Aiyuk (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.12 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.53 EPA): (7:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at MIN 41 for 37 yards (7-P.Peterson). Caught at SF 42. 17-YAC.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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