Scroll down to follow along Saturday afternoon for in-game insights and analysis during the 49ers’ playoff showdown against the Vikings.
GAME ESSENTIALS: 49ers (13-3) vs. Vikings (11-6) at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday at 1:35 p.m. (PT).
TV: NBC-TV (Ch. 3), Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter).
ODDS: 49ers -7. OVER/UNDER: 44.5.
SERIES: All-time series tied at 23-23-1. LAST MEETING: Vikings won 24-16 on Sept. 9, 2018.
WHY 49ERS COULD WIN: the 49ers are rested and have a re-loaded defense with the expected returns of three standout defenders when lineback Kwon Alexander (torn pec), edge rusher Dee Ford (hamstring) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) return to help the league’s second-rated unit.