San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Prop Pick: Can T.J. Hockenson Step Up for Vikings on MNF?
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to defend their home turf against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Can T.J. Hockenson step up for the Vikings in the absence of Justin Jefferson? Matt McCuen breaks it down with his top prop pick in 49ers vs. Vikings.
Matt McCuen - October 23, 2023, 2:52 PM EDT
5 minSan Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings will duel things out tonight on Monday Night Football from Minneapolis.
49ers vs. Vikings Date, Time, And Where To Watch
- Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
- Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ABC/ESPN
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Prediction
San Francisco has arguably been the best team in football thus far.
With a win tonight, the 49ers would tie the Eagles for the best record in the NFC.
Former last overall pick Brock Purdy has made a strong case as one of the league's best quarterbacks this season.
Yes, Purdy is surrounded by one of the best offenses in football, but you have to give credit where it is due.
Running back Christian McCaffrey is on one of the best touchdown streaks that the NFL has ever seen. McCaffrey has scored in 15 consecutive games and has an opportunity to set an all-time record with a score tonight.
Veteran tight end George Kittle leads the 49ers receivers with three touchdowns.
San Francisco’s defense ranks number one in football.
Minnesota was a playoff team a season ago, but they are off to a 2-4 start.
This is a significant game for them if they want to turn things around and make a playoff push.
2-6 vs 3-5 is a big difference.
Kirk Cousins has played pretty well overall, but he is now without his top option, Justin Jefferson.
Jefferson is one of the game's best, and not having him in their offense limits what they can do. Jefferson is expected to be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks.
Minnesota has had no run game to speak of. Through six games, the Vikings have zero rushing touchdowns as a team.
The defense for the Vikings has struggled this year, ranking towards the bottom of the league in points allowed per game.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings Pick
First, it is national tight end week, so there is an added boost for Hockenson.
With Jefferson out of the lineup, Hockenson will be the top option in the passing game for Cousins.
Hockenson ranks tied first in the team with 36 receptions and second on the team in targets (47).
The usage is there, with Hockenson playing in more offensive snaps than anyone since the Jefferson injury.
Pick: T.J. Hockenson over 48.5 rec yards -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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