The Vikings’ confidence extends to their rookie kicker, Will Reichard, a sixth-round pick out of Alabama. Jumping from the SEC to the NFL hasn’t appeared to be much of a problem for Reichard, who converted all five kicks against the 49ers, including field goals of 22, 27 and 39 yards. He’s made the first nine kicks of his NFL career, living up to the nickname “Will the Thrill,” which Reichard gave himself during an interview with safety Josh Metellus for the team’s media network.

“Will the Thrill is coming,” Metellus said. “The stuff he’s been able to do early — that poise, that confidence, especially being a rookie — it’s beautiful, man. Anytime he goes out there, you don’t have to look up, you know the three points are coming.”

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