Heading into today's game, the battle between both Adrian Peterson and Frank Gore was one to look forward to. However the result couldn't have been any further from those predictions as the running game had almost nothing to do with the game itself. The game got ugly quick for San Francisco, as 49ers running back Frank Gore was injured on his first and only run of the game. Gore was seen immediately after the play limping to the sideline before heading to the locker room to get checked on. Peterson on the other hand was kept touchdown-less and had his first sub 100-yard rushing game of the season.
As both teams headed into the locker room for halftime, the momentum was on the 49ers side, as they blocked a field-goal that was returned for a touchdown with time expiring giving San Francisco a 14-13 lead. After the half, both teams exchanged the lead, highlighted by a kick return Vikings rookie Percy Harvin ran back 101-yards deep for a touchdown. 49ers tight end Vernon Davis then led the way with a 20-yard touchdown reception with 8-minutes left in the game. The rest of the game all came down to the timing. San Francisco seemed to have had this one in the bag already, but with Brett Farve on the opposite side of the field, you never know what's going to happen. & The future hall of famer proved that by throwing and completing a 32-yard touchdown pass to Vikings receiver Greg Lewis, with 2-seconds remaining on the clock. The game winning reception was also Lewis' first catch of the season.
As heartbreaking as the loss was, coach Singletary nit-picked the positives and said it was good to taste, chew and swallow a loss now, rather than later on in the season. Another good thing was that all three other NFC West teams also lost, giving the Niners sole possession of first place in the division. Next week the 49ers hope to redeem themselves as they welcome the struggling St. Louis Rams to Candle Stick park. The Lambs are the only team in the division that remains win-less.
49er notables; QB Shaun Hill completed 15-passes out of 25-attempts, for 2-touchdowns and 1-interception. TE Vernon Davis had 7-receptions for 96-yards and 2-touchdowns.
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