Minnesota Vikings MVPs: Divisional Round vs. San Francisco 49ers

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 11: Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) intercepts a pass during an NFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings on January 11, 2020, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 11: San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kittle (85) tacked by Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Eric Wilson (50) during an NFC Divisional Playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings on January 11, 2020, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Eric Wilson (Photo by Kiyoshi Mio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Which players on offense and defense for the Minnesota Vikings deserve to be MVPs for their efforts against the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs?

Let’s be honest…this was an ugly game. Despite the score being close through halftime, the San Francisco 49ers mostly had their way with the Minnesota Vikings on both offense and defense on Saturday.

It’s hard to accept, but the 49ers were the better team in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. They completely eliminated Dalvin Cook from the equation and dominated the line of scrimmage from start to finish.

The final score saw San Francisco defeat Minnesota to the tune of 10-27 with the 49ers going on to play the winner of the game between the Packers and Seahawks for a chance to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIV.

But, before thinking too much about the big game or the Minnesota Vikings offseason, let’s take a look back at this game against the 49ers and give credit to players who had good (or at least decent) efforts in the playoff contest.

(Note: All stats from ESPN)

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