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The San Francisco 49ers suffered their second straight loss on Monday night after their dynamic offense and elite pass rush was challenged by Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings.
Cousins threw 378 yards for two touchdowns and was not sacked a single time. The Vikings passed the ball 45 times and suffered just one turnover, marking just the third time in coach Kyle Shanahan’s career that the 49ers defense failed to register a sack when faced with that many passes.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, #8, passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)
“I mean we have a lot of really good players on the D-line and, obviously, a lot invested in it,” reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa said.
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“We have to make plays when they are there. We got lulled to sleep by some of the protections. When those opportunities come, you have to be ready for them.”
Despite the difficult night, star running back Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns, becoming the only player in the league with a touchdown in every game this season. He is on scoring streak of 16 straight games, including the 2022-23 playoffs, and is just one game shy of Lenny Moore’s all-time record.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, #3, catches a pass for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports)
Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs have not looked back from their season opener, winning six straight with a win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Quarterback Justin Herbet was sacked five times, and the Chiefs offense exploded in the second half. Travis Kelce had a big night, finishing with 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns in the 31-17 victory.
Here are this week’s scores from around the league.
Travis Kelce, #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs, reacts to a first down during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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NFL SCOREBOARD
Jaguars 31, Saints 24Falcons 16, Buccaneers 13Bears 30, Raiders 12Browns 39, Colts 38Giants 14, Commanders 7Ravens 38, Lions 6Patriots 29, Bills 25Seahawks 20, Cardinals 10Steelers 24, Rams 17Chiefs 31, Chargers 17Broncos 19, Packers 17Eagles 31, Dolphins 17Vikings 22, 49ers 17
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NFL STANDINGS THROUGH WEEK 7
AFC EAST
Dolphins (5-2)Bills (4-3)Jets (3-3)Patriots (2-5)
AFC NORTH
Ravens (5-2)Steelers (4-2)Browns (4-2)Bengals (3-3)
AFC SOUTH
Jaguars (5-2)Texans (3-3)Colts (3-4)Titans (2-4)
AFC WEST
Chiefs (6-1)Raiders (3-4)Chargers (2-4)Broncos (2-5)
NFC EAST
Eagles (6-1)Cowboys (4-2)Commanders (3-4)Giants (2-5)
NFC NORTH
Lions (5-2)Vikings (3-4)Packers (2-4)Bears (2-5)
NFC SOUTH
Falcons (4-3)Buccaneers (3-3)Saints (3-4)Panthers (0-6)
NFC WEST
49ers (5-2)Seahawks (4-2)Rams (3-4)Cardinals (1-6)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Paulina Dedaj is a Sports Reporter for Fox News Digital.