Sam Darnold led the Minnesota Vikings to a surprising 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, despite missing key players like Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson during the game. Darnold completed 17 of 26 passes for 268 yards, including a crucial 97-yard touchdown pass to Jefferson before he exited the game. Although he faced pressure from the 49ers' defense, Darnold's performance was instrumental in securing the win.

• Sam Darnold showed resilience and leadership in a tough matchup against the 49ers.
• The absence of key receivers could pose challenges for Darnold in upcoming games.