49ers vs. Vikings: Playoff live game thread, TV channels, how to watch
By Chris Wilson
Niner Noise’s live game thread for the San Francisco 49ers’ blockbuster NFC matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL playoffs. Discuss the game with writers and fans in the comments section below!
Welcome to our 49ers live game day thread for the NFC Divisional Round, as our San Francisco 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football — on Saturday! Discuss the Niners’ first playoff game in their “new stadium” with Niner Noise writers and fellow fans by clicking on the grey comments section at the bottom of the article.
Today’s NFC showdown between the 49ers and the Vikings will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019, at 4:35. p.m. ET, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Check out our 49ers Divisional Round preview for a breakdown of the game, including betting odds, the latest injury news and key matchups for both teams.
Although it is Saturday, today’s game will be televised live on Sunday Night Football. San Francisco’s playoff showdown with Minnesota will be broadcast on television across the country on your local NBC affiliate and will feature play-by-play announcer Al Michaels and color commentator Cris Collinsworth. If you reside in the Bay Area, check out today’s matchup on NBC Bay Area, KNTV 11.
You can stream the 49ers’ game on your phone, computer or media streaming device via fuboTV’s subscription service, which includes a seven-day trial membership for new subscribers.
Can Niners linebacker Kwon Alexander make an early and unexpected appearance today, despite his recent torn pectoral injury? And will the return of premier edge rusher Dee Ford help San Francisco wreak much-needed havoc on Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins?
Join in the discussion with Niner Noise writers and fellow fans by clicking on the grey “Load Comments” section below: