Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. 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. VIKINGS STUN 49ERS BEHIND JORDAN ADDISON'S BEST GAME OF ROOKIE SEASON "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.