[Mick]

Not surprised that the Niners lost. It was a classic trap game. Cleveland had an extra week to prepare, that is an enormous advantage. The game was played at 10 a.m. body clock time, an enormous advantage for Cleveland. The Niners had to travel 2,500 miles. It was raining. And the 49ers still had a chance to win on the last play.

The playing field's going to be a bit more level this time. Instead of 10 a.m. body clock time, kickoff is at 5:15 p.m. body clock time, which might work slightly against the Vikings, given the later kickoff. Especially in the second half. Both teams have had the same number of days to prepare. Both have a few injured starters.

49ers are between a 7 and an 8 point favorite, depending on the source. For the NFL, that's a substantial spread.

[Mick]

Not surprised that the Niners lost. It was a classic trap game. Cleveland had an extra week to prepare, that is an enormous advantage. The game was played at 10 a.m. body clock time, an enormous advantage for Cleveland. The Niners had to travel 2,500 miles. It was raining. And the 49ers still had a chance to win on the last play.

The playing field's going to be a bit more level this time. Instead of 10 a.m. body clock time, kickoff is at 5:15 p.m. body clock time, which might work slightly against the Vikings, given the later kickoff. Especially in the second half. Both teams have had the same number of days to prepare. Both have a few injured starters.

49ers are between a 7 and an 8 point favorite, depending on the source. For the NFL, that's a substantial spread.