Vikings Undone by 4-Minute Stretch Before, After…

The Vikings take all three timeouts into the half as Cousins is frustrated the Vikings couldn’t get points before the half.

“We just weren’t able to get into field goal range … ran out of time,” Cousins said. “Just disappointed we weren’t able to get points there.”

Even still, Zimmer said he felt all right about the first 30 minutes, even with the late defensive lapse.

“It was 14-14 at halftime, you know, I wasn’t too upset,” Zimmer said.

The 49ers got the ball after the break and didn’t need much time to score, marching 75 yards in just six plays. The drive was highlighted by a 49-yard run by Deebo Samuel.

Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks summed up those two defensive drives for the Vikings.

“It’s difficult. I feel like we’ve been struggling in 2-minute drills right before the half,” Kendricks said. “Right when we come back … same situation … we have to find a way to get off the field.

“Obviously, the longer the drive, the more tired you get,” Kendricks added. “We have to be conscious about that, get some stops early and play ball, make plays.”