Instant analysis of 49ers’ mistake-filled 23-17 loss at Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS – Mistakes mounted from one quarter to the next, from the 49ers’ special teams to their pass coverage to an offense lacking punch without Christian McCaffrey.

For their eighth straight visit, the 49ers lost to the host Minnesota Vikings, a 23-17 decision that came after a flirtatious fourth-quarter comeback attempt.

“It was too sloppy on our part,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “Two turnovers on offense, struggling on third down on offense and defense, special teams with a blocked punt is like a turnover.