Still-viable Vikings making season harder than it has to be
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman (26) is called for pass interference while defending Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Josh Norman (26) is called for pass interference while defending Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 28, 2021 07:45 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 28, 2021 07:54 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) celebrates after an incomplete pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) celebrates after an incomplete pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin, bottom, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 28, 2021 07:45 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches during the second half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer watches during the second half of his team's NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Nov. 28, 2021 06:57 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is pushed by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) is pushed by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (24) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Nov. 28, 2021 06:04 PM EST