Live 49ers updates: Purdy, Niners face Vikings, former backup Darnold

The 49ers are playing their first road game of the 2024 season on Sunday, seeking their first road win over the Minnesota Vikings in 32 years.

They will be without Christian McCaffrey, who landed on injured reserve Saturday with Achilles tendonitis and will miss the team’s next four games. Jordan Mason, the star of the 49ers’ season-opening win Monday night over the Jets, is expected to again take over the biggest ballcarrying burden.

Facing the Niners at Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium will be Sam Darnold...