Early season losses when you have a first-year coordinator are learning experiences. The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17, in a somewhat predictable spot after traveling on a short week after a dominant performance the week prior.
The Niners made too many mistakes to win. You can’t turn the ball over on the road multiple times, allow six sacks, gift your opponent ten points due to a short field, have a blocked punt, or fail to convert twice on fourth down and expect to win. The fact that the game was competitive was a Christmas miracle.