3 reasons why the Vikings will upset the 49ers in Week 7
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Can the Minnesota Vikings work their way back into the thick of the playoff race with a huge win against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7?
The script is set for the Minnesota Vikings to turn their 2023 season around and make a big march toward the NFC playoff race. But first, the Vikings have to get through one of the NFL's elite teams, the San Francisco 49ers.
A win could do wonders for Kevin O'Connell and this Minnesota squad. Beating the 49ers on Monday would completely flip the idea of the 2023 Vikings.
It may very well be Minnesota's toughest test of the season, and with how this team has played during the last six weeks, not many expect them to pull out a victory over San Francisco on Monday. But stranger things have happened.
Let's take a look at a couple of reasons why the Vikings should be able to come out on top in their NFC showdown against the 49ers.