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49ers film room: Offense’s opening drive vs. Vikings starting defense

By Chris Wilson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against Trae Waynes #26 and Harrison Smith #22 the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against Trae Waynes #26 and Harrison Smith #22 the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 27: Carlos Hyde #28 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Terence Newman #23 and Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

1st-and-10 at SF 36

The 49ers are in 12 personnel, with wide receiver Aldrick Robinson in motion from his outside position:

When the Vikings do little to modify their defensive formation, Hoyer likely signals for a running play to the left side.

The 49ers now have Robinson and tight end Garrett Celek lined up against Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo:

Unfortunately, Senedjo manages to push both blockers into the backfield, and Hyde is unable to get to the outside:

Hyde is forced to cut inside, and picks up just two yards on the play: