Video (03:11) : Jim Souhan, Matt Vensel and Mark Craig discuss the Vikings' 20-3 loss to the 49ers in their regular season debut
As the Vikings did their final preparations for their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, coach Mike Zimmer took stock of his players during the Monday morning walk-through at the team hotel and felt certain they were ready to roll after a strong preseason and a sharp week of practices leading to kickoff.
“I was confident going into the ballgame,” Zimmer said. “I said, ‘Man, these guys are ready to go.’ So much for that.