Here are some takeaways after re-watching the video from the 49ers’ 24-16 Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis.
Missed opportunities on both sides of the ball
The Vikings went 13-3 last season with one of the league’s deepest and most talented rosters. They entered 2018 with valuable reinforcements at key positions like quarterback (Kirk Cousins), defensive tackle (Sheldon Richardson) and cornerback (Mike Hughes). Those additions have Minnesota once again looking primed for another deep playoff run after playing in last year’s NFC championship game. That meant the 49ers would have to play perfectly to come away with an upset win.