Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 3 · Mall of America Field
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The Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers 24–13 at home at Mall of America Field in Week 3 of the 2012 regular season on September 23, 2012.
The result moved the Vikings to 2–1 and dropped the 49ers to 2–1. The 49ers finished 2012 at 11–4–1 and lost Super Bowl XLVII. The Vikings finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Minnesota Vikings won 27–24 on September 27, 2009. When they met again, the San Francisco 49ers won 20–3 on September 14, 2015.
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 5–1 after meeting No. 6 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.
