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Backed by an impressive 10-point lead in the second quarter, the Minnesota Vikings knew that, although a knockout blow remained far away, it wasn’t too early to introduce the NFC’s defending champions to its backfield one-two punch. On this play, running back Ty Chandler kept the pressure on San Francisco, planting a foot in the ground before changing direction to outsprint the 49ers’ defense for a physical, 25-yard gain down the right sideline. Chandler’s 10-carry, 82-yard contribution proved key in a 23-17 win on Sept. 15, 2024, propelling Minnesota to a 2-0 start.