Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers 9 to 34
Sunday, January 1, 1989, Divisional RoundThe 49ers began their playoff run at home against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, January 1, 1989. The Vikings began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers won, 34-9, against the Vikings, setting up next week's game against Chicago Bears. The Vikings finished their season 11-5-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 208 | 54 | 3 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Offensive Assistant Coach: Jerry Brown Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Consultant: Bud Grant Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg
San Francisco 49ers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 | 171 | 201 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: George Seifert Quarterbacks Coach: Mike Holmgren Wide Receivers Coach: Dennis Green Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Sherman Lewis Defensive Line Coach: Fred Von Appen Linebackers Coach: Bill McPherson Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Rhodes Defensive Assistant Coach: Tommy Hart Special Teams Coach: Lynn Stiles Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen