Charvarius Ward (7) of the San Francisco 49ers intercept a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the first quarter.
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Charvarius Ward (7) of the San Francisco 49ers intercept a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the first quarter.

Photo gallery: Vikings upset the 49ers 22-17 on Monday Night Football

October 24, 2023
The Vikings won 22-17 for their third win of the season and Star Tribune photographers were on hand to capture all the sights from around U.S. Bank Stadium.
Brothers Peyton and Eli Manning provided an entertaining alternative broadcast for Monday’s Vikings game.
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'ManningCast': Vikings insights, Aaron Rodgers and a good time

October 24, 2023
It's part talk show, part football game, part two brothers sitting around making fun of each other. The "ManningCast," which featured the Vikings for the first time on Monday night, was a fun ride.
Podcast: This time, Vikings bring fight to longtime NFC bully 49ers
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Podcast: This time, Vikings bring fight to longtime NFC bully 49ers

October 24, 2023
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Jim Souhan discuss the Vikings' 22-17 win over the 49ers from U.S. Bank Stadium, where expectations for this season took a turn on Monday night.
Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) intercepts a pass in the final minute of the fourth quarter Monday, October 23, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium

Three keys to the Vikings' 22-17 victory over the 49ers

October 23, 2023
Two touchdowns by Jordan Addison and two interceptions by Camryn Bynum were the difference for the Vikings against the previously 5-1 49ers.
Running back Christian McCaffrey (23) of the 49ers hit a wall of Vikings defenders in the second quarter on Monday night.

In upsetting 49ers, Vikings finally beat the bullies in the trenches

October 24, 2023
The Vikings offensive line didn't allow a sack and the defense held the NFL's leading rusher to 45 yards. "You meet the bully in the middle of the schoolyard, and you hash it out. That's what we did," said tackle Brian O'Neill.
Kirk Cousins gets presented with new bling by Justin Jefferson during a postgame interview after the 22-17 victory over the 49ers.

Five extra points: That's 'QB Prime,' Risner rocks, forget about this guy

October 24, 2023
Fourth round draft pick Camryn Bynum, courtesy of former GM Rick Spielman, makes it easy to forget a more recent first-round pick that hasn't worked out so far. Plus, start Dalton Risner and celebrate Kirk Cousins.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) broke the tackle of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) for a 60 yard touchdown late

'You ain't going to get it twice.' Addison turns tables on 49ers

October 23, 2023
Vikings rookie receiver Jordan Addison scored two touchdowns Monday, the second coming after he ripped the ball from the hands of the defensive back who had snatched a pass from him earlier in the game.
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October 23, 2023
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell in the third quarter Monday, October 23, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZAL

Souhan: O'Connell's most impressive win has Vikings back in NFC North race

Coach Kevin O'Connell's strategic game plan allowed the Vikings to perform at a level they hadn't reached all season, and it got them back in the playoff hunt.
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October 24, 2023
Charvarius Ward (7) of the San Francisco 49ers intercept a pass from Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the first quarter.

Cousins, Vikings stand up to 49ers defense in season-altering upset

The Vikings played their most complete game of the season Monday night as the offense surged behind Kirk Cousins and Jordan Addison — and two Camryn Bynum interceptions stopped the 49ers' attempts to rally.