The Minnesota Vikings take on the San Francisco 49ers to put the finishing touches on week 7 of the NFL today at 7:15 p.m. CST on ESPN.
To say that the Vikings are underdogs going into this game is an understatement. Fanbases across the NFL are already staking claims to players on the Minnesota roster as they have been deemed sellers at the trade deadline.
Before the front office decides on whether or not to fold the season, they have what could be considered the biggest test of the 2023 season.
The 49ers are the odds-on favorite not only to make the Super Bowl this season but win it. There’s no better litmus test than the potential number-one team in the league.
One of the primary reasons is the 49ers suffocating defense that ranks first in points allowed and third in yards allowed. To combat this dominant unit, it will take a near-perfect game from the offense.
In this exercise, we list four foundational aspects of the offense to get them started on the right track.