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Catching fire
The Vikings made the big grabs when they counted Sunday, and their victory over the defending NFC champion 49ers sent a message to the entire NFL
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Minnesota linebacker Jihad Ward lets out a roar after his third-quarter interception of San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. JOHN AUTEY — PIONEER PRESS PHOTOS
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Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) pulls in a touchdown pass from Sam Darnold to extend the Minnesota lead in the third quarter Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Vikings safety Josh Metellus pulls in an interception of a Brock Purdy pass to stop a 49ers drive in the third quarter Sunday in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota tight end Nick Muse cradles the 49ers’ last-gasp attempt for an onside kick, clinching the Vikings’ victory on their home turf Sunday.
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