Jordan Addison was sensational in the Minnesota Vikings’ 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with 123 yards on seven receptions and two touchdowns. Minnesota’s offensive line kept the Niners’ vaunted defense at bay, allowing Kirk Cousins to finish 35 of 45 for 378 yards and the Vikings to pull off a seven-point upset at home.
Below are five numbers that tell the story of the game.
16
Kirk Cousins hit Jordan Addison against Cover 0 for a 60-yard touchdown with 0:16 remaining in the first half. The 49ers sent the first 7-man pass rush in the last 30 seconds of a half in opposing territory since Week 11, 2020.
8
The two-minute warning saved the Vikings in the first half. They only had 8 defensive players on the field and faced a third-and-one.
6
Jordan Addison’s six receiving TDs ties the NFL record for most through a player’s first seven games (since 1970).
3
Jordan Addison is the third rookie receiver in Vikings history to get 100 yards on Monday Night Football. Justin Jefferson and Randy Moss are the other two.
10
Kirk Cousins finished 9 of 12 for 201 yards and 2 touchdowns on passes over 10 air yards against the 49ers. Cousins ranks second in completions (49), second in yards (1,073), and tied for first in touchdowns (10) on passes of 10+ air yards this season.
