We expect the San Francisco 49ers to score every time they touch the ball, making you scratch your head whenever they go three-and-out. That's what Brock Purdy and the Niners did on their first drive.
Sam Darnold and the Vikings had more success after Darnold ran for a first down, which brought Minnesota to around mid-field. Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen was not going to let Justin Jefferson beat him, as they had bracket coverage on Jefferson on the first drive. A penalty and an awkward toss backward put the Vikings in a 2nd & 23 situation.