Two former 49ers players had strong words for San Francisco's defense after Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings. Ex-cornerback Richard Sherman (a Niner from 2018-2020) and ex-safety Donte Whitner (2011-2013) each criticized the defensive performance that resulted in the Week 2 defeat.

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There’s no reason for the 49ers to deviate from Monday’s game plan. If the Vikings, with their dynamic, chaotic defense, can stop it, the Niners can adjust, but the best route to the end zone is to run it there, and the Niners have yet to hit any roadblocks in that department.