Hayne included in active roster for 49ers

Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who missed the final 15 games last season over child-abuse charges, rushed for 31 yards on 10 carries in his first game since September 7, 2014.

QB Colin Kaepernick completed 17 of 26 passes for 165 yards Monday night in a 20-3 victory against Minnesota.

After getting off to the worst possible start at Levi’s Stadium, Hayne, who had no prior experience of American football before this year, finished with four rushes for 13 yards, and one catch for seven yards in the 49ers’ 20-3 win over Minnesota.

A video from Monday night’s Vikings-49ers game shows a handful of San Francisco fans scuffling with and kicking a Vikings fan in the parking lot.

But back came the Eagles who flew into a one-point lead (24-23) thanks to a one-yard touchdown by running back Ryan Mathews.

Whatever the explanation, the Vikings and second-year quarterback Teddy Bridgewater need Peterson to return to his Pro Bowl form.

Hayne had to step in and be back-up to 49ers’ elite running back Carlos Hyde after veteran Reggie Bush’s game ended early with a strained calf. That meant more snaps for the former Ohio State Buckeye, especially on third down.

Head coach Jim Tomsula said the 49ers didn’t replace Jarryd Hayne as a punt returner Monday night because he muffed the first punt he attempted to field and the Vikings recovered the loose ball in the first quarter.

It certainly wasn’t the spectacular overall performance he displayed in his four games in the pre-season that earned him a multi-million dollar contract with sportswear manufacturer Under Armour.

The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement in response to what they call a “disturbing incident”, saying they are working with police to investigate what happened.

After an ugly first half that was a lot more entertaining than the 7-0 score would indicate, the 49ers rolled through the second half. That was good news for San Francisco.

Asked whether he thought he’d get the ball on the first series, Peterson said, “I don’t know”.

Coach Mike Zimmer said: “Maybe we’re just not ready for prime time yet”. A couple of the runs I had, I felt like I could have did a little better.

But it also was a crystal clear view of everything to come: The 49ers’ defense is still pretty good, and their offense now depends on Hyde and the ability to get large yards on the ground.