The 49ers pulled off one of the more stunning victories in Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season, beating the Vikings 20-3 as home underdogs on Monday Night Football.
The star of the game, easily, was second-year running back Carlos Hyde, who carried the ball 26 times for 168 yards and two touchdowns.
Hyde even caught two passes out of the backfield for 14 yards, putting together an overall performance that impressed many, including team captain and Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley.
"He’s awesome," Staley told Sports Illustrated after the Week 1 win. "He could be one of the best in the NFL.