After having a few days to digest the San Francisco 49ers‘ 24-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, I’ve come to the realization that this game all depends on the context in which you view the team.
That’s a lot a jargon to say, “What were your expectations for the 49ers this year?”
If you were expecting a guaranteed playoff berth and a potential Super Bowl winner, then of course this was a terrible outcome for the team. It was certainly a winnable game and definitely something to be disappointed about.
If you were a little more moderate with your expectation, like expecting 9-7 as a high-water mark, then this game gets a little more interesting to dissect.