Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 23–17 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–16 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jordan Jefferson
- Top passer
- Brock Purdy
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-09-15
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 23–17 on 2024-09-15. Jordan Jefferson posted a game-high +7.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(4:48) 16-W.Reichard 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(:03) 16-W.Reichard 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
END QUARTER 2
(6:53) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 83-J.Nailor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
(10:21) 24-J.Mason right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
(3:33) 16-W.Reichard 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.
(1:15) 4-J.Moody 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 4:48FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 0-3
(4:48) 16-W.Reichard 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:51TD Jordan JeffersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 97
- Score
- 0-9
(9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 9:35XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 0-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:00TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 6-10
(2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 1:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 7-10
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:03FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 21
- Score
- 7-13
(:03) 16-W.Reichard 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 7-13
END QUARTER 2
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:53TD Jalen NailorPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 7-19
(6:53) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 83-J.Nailor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 6:49XP Will ReichardPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 10:21TD Jordan MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 10
- Score
- 13-20
(10:21) 24-J.Mason right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 10:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIN 15
- Score
- 14-20
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:33FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 8
- Score
- 14-23
(3:33) 16-W.Reichard 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 3:30FG Will ReichardPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 35
- Score
- 14-23
16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 1:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIN 13
- Score
- 17-23
(1:15) 4-J.Moody 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Jordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3
Ty Chandler · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.00 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 4
Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play - 5
Brandon Aiyuk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 6Jalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 7
Brandon Powell · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play - 8
Eric Saubert · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 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
Jordan Jefferson — MIN · Receiving
Jordan Jefferson posted the highest total EPA (+7.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
Jordan Jefferson's top snap (+7.67 EPA): (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.4% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.03 total EPA
Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.119 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.165 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.13 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.05 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: 11 drives, -3.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -11.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — Jordan Jefferson (Sam Darnold pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Brock Purdy pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — Jalen Nailor (Sam Darnold pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Jordan Mason
Field goals
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- Minnesota Vikings — unlisted player
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- Minnesota Vikings — Will Reichard
- San Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 4 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) 16-W.Reichard 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 13–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 97 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 9:35) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 1:53) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 21 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 16-W.Reichard 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the SF 10 (Q3 6:53) — (6:53) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 83-J.Nailor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 6:49) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–6. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the MIN 10 (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) 24-J.Mason right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 10:16) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 16-W.Reichard 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIN 35 (Q4 3:30) — 16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the MIN 13 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 4-J.Moody 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass deep left to 15-J.Jennings to MIN 20 for 25 yards (24-C.Bynum).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass incomplete short left to 15-J.Jennings (43-A.Van Ginkel, 22-H.Smith) [92-J.Williams].
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 3-M.Wishnowsky punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Ham, Center-46-T.Pepper, RECOVERED by MIN-26-Th.Jackson at SF 39. 26-Th.Jackson to SF 24 for 15 yards (82-E.Saubert).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (51-B.Cashman) at SF 22. 44-J.Metellus pushed ob at SF 10 for 12 yards (77-D.Puni; 65-A.Banks).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 11-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Warner at SF 10. 54-F.Warner to SF 35 for 25 yards (71-C.Darrisaw; 14-S.Darnold).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 44-J.Metellus (51-B.Cashman) at SF 22. 44-J.Metellus pushed ob at SF 10 for 12 yards (77-D.Puni; 65-A.Banks).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 3-M.Wishnowsky punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Ham, Center-46-T.Pepper, RECOVERED by MIN-26-Th.Jackson at SF 39. 26-Th.Jackson to SF 24 for 15 yards (82-E.Saubert).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 4:48 · SF 4 · Score 0-3
(4:48) 16-W.Reichard 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · SF 97 · Score 0-9
(9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · SF 15 · Score 0-10
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · MIN 7 · Score 6-10
(2:00) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · MIN 15 · Score 7-10
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · SF 21 · Score 7-13
(:03) 16-W.Reichard 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 7-13
END QUARTER 2 - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 6:53 · SF 10 · Score 7-19
(6:53) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 83-J.Nailor for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · SF 15 · Score 7-20
16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 10:21 · MIN 10 · Score 13-20
(10:21) 24-J.Mason right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 10:16 · MIN 15 · Score 14-20
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:33 · SF 8 · Score 14-23
(3:33) 16-W.Reichard 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 3:30 · MIN 35 · Score 14-23
16-W.Reichard kicks 65 yards from MIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the SF 30. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · MIN 13 · Score 17-23
(1:15) 4-J.Moody 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-3-M.Wishnowsky.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Brock Purdy (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2024-09-15?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 in Week 2, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Minnesota Vikings 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 7, Minnesota Vikings 13; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 10, Minnesota Vikings 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 17, Minnesota Vikings 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Jefferson (S. Darnold pass) (Q2 9:51) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (B. Purdy pass) (Q2 2:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Nailor (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 6:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Mason (Q4 10:21) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q1 4:48, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q4 3:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q4 3:30, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 63.6% completion, +8.4% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.03 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings), 56.7% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings?
Jordan Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+7.67 EPA): (9:51) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 18-J.Jefferson for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Minnesota Vikings won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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