An ill-timed zero blitz by defensive coordinator Steve Wilks may have been what ultimately doomed the 49ers in their 22-17 Week 7 loss to the Vikings. The blitz left cornerback Charvarius Ward on an island with wide receiver Jordan Addison, which allowed the receiver to go for a 60-yard touchdown after wrestling the ball away from the CB. It turned a 10-7 Vikings lead just before halftime into a 16-7 lead and swung momentum back toward the home team.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan after the game said he and Wilks would discuss the play call during the week. In his press conference Wednesday Shanahan was able to elaborate more on what happened on that play.
