Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 22 to 38
Saturday, January 3, 1998, Divisional RoundThe 49ers began their playoff run at home against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, January 3, 1998. The Vikings began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the New York Giants. The 49ers won, 38-22, against the Vikings, setting up next week's game against Green Bay Packers. The Vikings finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 321 | 57 | 1 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Coordinator: Brian Billick Defensive Coordinator: Foge Fazio Special Teams Coordinator: Gary Zauner Quarterbacks Coach: Ray Sherman Wide Receivers Coach: Phillip "Chip" Myers Offensive Line Coach: Mike Tice Running Backs Coach: Carl Hargrave Tight Ends Coach: Dave Atkins Defensive Line Coach: John Levra Linebackers Coach: Tom Olivadotti Outside Linebackers Coach: Trent Walters Coaching Assistant: Wade Harman Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Wetzel Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jeff Friday Part-Time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Daryl Lawrence Coaches Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 219 | 175 | 0 | 31 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Steve Mariucci Assistant Head Coach: Bill McPherson Offensive Coordinator: Marty Mornhinweg Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Special Teams Coordinator: George Stewart Quarterbacks Coach: Marty Mornhinweg Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Kirksey Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Tom Rathman Tight Ends Coach: Pat Morris Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Pat Morris Offensive Quality Control Coach: Greg Knapp Defensive Line Coach: Dwaine Board Linebackers Coach: Richard Smith Defensive Secondary Coach: Michael Barnes Defensive Backs Coach: Jim L. Mora (Jr.) Defensive Quality Control Coach: Jaime Hill Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Strength Development: Michael Barnes Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway Assistant Equipment Manager: Kevin Lartigue