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1999 Regular season · Week 7 · Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 40–16 at home at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Week 7 of the 1999 regular season on October 24, 1999.
The result moved the Vikings to 3–4 and dropped the 49ers to 3–4. It was the 49ers’ third straight loss. The 49ers finished 1999 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Vikings finished 1999 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Vikings’ 40 points were their most in any game of 1999.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the Minnesota Vikings won 35–7 on September 28, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Vikings lead the series 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 1999 Full series history
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
Line judge Jeff Seeman will sit two games and referee Adrian Hill one after on-camera confrontations with players during Week 4.
