The San Francisco 49ers will face off against a familiar face in Week 2 when they travel to face the Minnesota Vikings, as the defense will go against quarterback Sam Darnold, who was named the starter ahead of the season.
Darnold was the backup to Brock Purdy for the 49ers in 2023, beating out former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance. While he suited up and played in 10 games for San Francisco in 2023, he wasn’t required to do much, ultimately passing for 297 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception over the whole year.