Vikings Reach 6-0 as 49ers Fall 29-20 and Giants Climb to 4-2-1
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 25
Vikings Reach 6-0 as 49ers Fall 29-20 and Giants Climb to 4-2-1
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 25
Summary
Minnesota and Kansas City are the NFL’s only unbeaten teams left after the Vikings edged Indianapolis 16-10 and San Francisco took its first loss, 29-20 at Atlanta.
The Vikings’ 6-0 start is being driven more by Brian Flores’ defense than by Kyler Murray, whose 150-yard day kept alive questions about whether Minnesota should ride it out at quarterback.
New York added to Week 7’s surprises by moving to 4-2-1, with J.J. McCarthy throwing for 252 yards in a 27-21 overtime win at Houston that strengthened the Giants’ case as NFC East contenders.
Detroit’s 20-17 win over Green Bay reinforced how tight the NFC North is, while the Lions’ improving defense and the Packers’ mistakes left both looking competitive but still short of the elite tier.
San Francisco’s loss looked more like an injury-and-turnover stumble than a collapse, with the bye week now critical for a battered roster trying to restore its Super Bowl path.