SANTA CLARA — Even in the waning moments of the 49ers’ utter dominance Sunday, Kirk Cousins couldn’t escape the wrath.
On this particular play, it wasn’t Nick Bosa or Arik Armstead or DeForest Buckner. No, on the fifth of six sacks Cousins would take in the 49ers’ 27-10 win, this one came with Solomon Thomas’ hands around his ankles.
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That even the second stringers were getting in on the sack parade was indicative of how this one went.
“They took it to us,” said Vikings receiver Adam Thielen. “They punched us in the mouth.