"Monday Night Football" is up north this week, with the Vikings and 49ers closing out Week 7 in the NFL.
While the two squads were atop the NFC last season, that can only be said about one of those teams in 2023. The 49ers have looked like one of the most dominant units in football, sporting a 5-1 record. The Vikings have been falling apart, bringing a 2-4 record into Monday night.
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Last week, San Francisco suffered its first defeat of the season, as the 49ers shockingly lost to P.J. Walker and the Browns. The offense was hurt by injuries to Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams.
The 19-17 defeat marked the first time this season that the 49ers did not put up at least 30 points. An appointment against a middle-of-the-pack Vikings defense could be just what the Niners need to get back on track.
Minnesota comes into Week 7 with a bit of momentum on its side after defeating Chicago, 19-13. The Vikings' passing game was less effective with no Justin Jefferson, with Kirk Cousins throwing for just 181 yards through the air. However, the defense forced three turnovers to get the job done against the Bears.
The Vikings know they will be without Jefferson this week, as the star WR is on injured reserve with a hamstring ailment. The offense will need its supporting cast of Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson and K.J. Osborn to step up in his absence.
If McCaffrey and Samuel are no-gos for the 49ers, expect Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle to see more targets in the passing game, while Elijah Mitchell and Jordan mason will see increased roles out of the backfield.
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With that, here's what you need to know to tune into the final game of the Week 7 slate, 49ers vs. Vikings.
What channel is 49ers vs. Vikings on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: DAZN
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be on the call for 49ers vs. Vikings, with Lisa Salters providing sideline reports for the matchup.
For cord-cutters in Australia, DAZN carries NFL Game Pass, meaning you will be able to catch every regular and postseason match, including the Super Bowl, throughout the 2023 season. DAZN offers a free seven-day trial.
What time is 49ers vs. Vikings tonight?
- Date: Thuesday, Oct. 24
- Time: 11:15a.m. AEDT
49ers vs. Vikings is set to kick off at 7:15 p.m. local time at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., for "Monday Night Football."
Monday Night Football schedule 2023
| Week | Date | Matchup/Results |
| 1 | Sept. 11 | Jets 22, Bills 16 (OT) |
| 2 | Sept. 18 (7:15 p.m., ESPN) | Saints 20, Panthers 16 |
| 2 | Sept. 18 (8:15 p.m., ABC) | Steelers 26, Browns 22 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 (7:15 p.m., ABC) | Eagles 25, Buccaneers 11 |
| 3 | Sept. 25 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) | Bengals 19, Rams 16 |
| 4 | Oct. 2 | Seahawks 24, Giants 3 |
| 5 | Oct. 9 | Raiders 17, Packers 13 |
| 6 | Oct. 16 | Cowboys 20, Chargers 17 |
| 7 | Oct. 23 | 49ers at Vikings |
| 8 | Oct. 30 | Raiders at Lions |
| 9 | Nov. 6 | Chargers at Jets |
| 10 | Nov. 13 | Broncos at Bills |
| 11 | Nov. 20 | Eagles at Chiefs |
| 12 | Nov. 27 | Bears at Vikings |
| 13 | Dec. 4 | Bengals at Jaguars |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ABC) | Packers at Giants |
| 14 | Dec. 11 (8:15 p.m., ESPN) | Titans at Dolphins |
| 15 | Dec. 18 | Chiefs at Patriots |
| 16 | Dec. 25 | Ravens at 49ers |
| 17 | Dec. 30 | Lions at Cowboys |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (4:30 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |
| 18 | Jan. 6 (8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC) | TBD |
