Return of the Empire: Bring On Sam Darnold & The Vikings

Week 1 was a success for the 49ers at home, now let’s see how they fare on the road in Minnesota.

On the latest episode of the Return of the Empire podcast, Amil Fragoso and Nate Littlefield react to the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 1 victory over the New York Jets. They also react to the news that running back Christian McCaffrey will remain on the bench for Week 2, what that means for RB Jordan Mason, and why taking a long-term approach to the season is a good thing. The duo also give their score picks for Week 2 and the keys to beating the Vikings.

Also, the latest fallout from the Mason injury report controversy. All that & much more on the Return of the Empire.

Minnesota and its hostile environment hasn’t been kind to the 49ers over the previous 32 years.

A look back at their last road win against the Vikings in 1992.

Also, Chris Berman. pic.twitter.com/zAnj8pZXqg

— KNBR (@KNBR) September 13, 2024

Other 49ers Topics Discussed:

• Why are the 49ers able to have their way with the Jets?
• Evaluating rookie OL Dominick Puni’s first NFL game
• Should Brandon Aiyuk get a pass for his Week 1 play?
• How to attack Brian Flores’ defense
• Brock Purdy vs. Sam Darnold
• Should Christian McCaffrey go on IR?
• A testament to Fred Warner

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San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Regular Season

• Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
• Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
• Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
• Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
• Thursday, October 10th @ Seattle Seahawks – 5:15 pm PDT

The Return of the Empire podcast is a San Francisco 49ers podcast hosted by beat writer Amiliano Fragoso and producer Nate Littlefield for Sactown Sports 1140. Thank you for reading sactownsports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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