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Top 5 takeaways from 49ers’ loss vs. Vikings in Week 1

By Aaron Tan

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings sacks Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 25: Mike McGlinchey #69 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 25: Mike McGlinchey #69 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Offensive Line Issues

The injuries that right guards Joshua Garnett and Mike Person suffered during the game killed the 49ers’ chances of getting a win. Garry Gilliam had to slide in at right tackle since, apparently he does not know how to play guard, and the offensive line just collapsed after that.

First-round rookie, offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey, before sliding in at right guard, was not impressive, giving up pressure to Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen.

The run blocking was also subpar, especially at the goal line, where Alfred Morris had what seemed like a thousand opportunities to hit paydirt but never did.

Obviously the offensive line could have looked weak today merely due to the fact Minnesota’s front seven is one of the most lethal in the league.

But this was an uninspiring performance by the unit that 49ers fans should truly hope will improve.