Saints vs. Vikings: Live Updates, Score, Highlights for 2018 NFL Playoffs
New Orleans SaintsvsMinnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings pull off a thrilling 29-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints in the final seconds at U.S. Bank Stadium. The teams alternated six scores in the fourth quarter to put fans on the edge of their seats. Nonetheless, quarterback Case Keenum made the game-winning throw on 3rd-and-10 to wideout Stefon Diggs for a 61-yard touchdown. He finished with 318 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception. Drew Brees started slow with two early interceptions but helped his team battle back with three touchdown passes—all in the second half. Minnesota will travel to Lincoln Financial Field to play the Philadelphia Eagles in the conference championship game.
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‘That Play Right There Was God’
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What Else Can You Say?
Vikings Lose Safety Sendejo to Concussion
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via 1500 ESPN Twin CitiesVikings Lose Safety Sendejo to Concussion
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Report: Giants' HC Choice Down to 2
Gleason Sticks Up for Marcus Williams
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Inside Somber Saints Locker Room
Brees on Whether He Sees Himself in Saints' Future: 'I Do'
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via NOLA.comBrees on Whether He Sees Himself in Saints' Future: 'I Do'
The Ringer: On Other Side of Vikes’ Miracle Is Saints’ Nightmare
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via The RingerThe Ringer: On Other Side of Vikes’ Miracle Is Saints’ Nightmare
Got All That? 😳
Brees Back for 2018?
Williams on Game-Winning TD: 'Got to Make the Tackle'
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via Bleacher ReportWilliams on Game-Winning TD: 'Got to Make the Tackle'
Epic Call by Vikes' Radio Broadcasters
Saints Have Looming Decisions on Pending Free Agents
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via NOLA.comSaints Have Looming Decisions on Pending Free Agents
Minnesota Miracle Will Never Be Forgotten
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via Bleacher ReportMinnesota Miracle Will Never Be Forgotten
First Ever Walk-Off TD in the Postseason 🙌
Marcus Williams Will Go Down in Playoff Infamy
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via YahooMarcus Williams Will Go Down in Playoff Infamy
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Saints' 2018 NFL Draft Spot Finalized
Brees: 'We're All Shellshocked'
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The Scene After the Miracle
'Seven Heaven'
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Winners, Losers of Divisional Round
Diggs Sums Up Historic Catch
Vegas Like Vikings Over Eagles
The Ringer: Diggs and Keenum Just Pulled Off a Miracle
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via The RingerThe Ringer: Diggs and Keenum Just Pulled Off a Miracle
NFC Championship Set
Payton Speaks After Heartbreaking Loss
Wild Finish, Vikings Advance to NFC Championship Game
Stefon Diggs scored the game-winning touchdown with no time left on the clock.
Saints-Vikings Score Recap
Jerick McKinnon 14-yard run (7-0 Vikings)
Kai Forbath 20-yard field goal (10-0 Vikings)
Latavius Murray 1-yard run (17-0 Vikings)
Drew Brees 14-yard pass to Michael Thomas (17-7 Vikings)
Brees 3-yard pass to Thomas (17-14 Vikings)
Forbath 49-yard field goal (20-14 Vikings)
Brees 14-yard pass to Alvin Kamara (21-20 Saints)
Forbath 53-yard field goal (23-21 Vikings)
Wil Lutz 43-yard field goal (24-23 Saints)
Case Keenum 61-yard pass to Stefon Diggs (29-24 Vikings)
Vikings Have 1 Last Chance
Minnesota's final drive begins with a false start.
There's an Icebox Where Brees' Heart Used to Be
Brees has moved the ball with ease on the current drive, which may lead to a game-winning field goal.
Willie Snead Converts on 4th-and-10
The Saints creep into field-goal range.
Saints Creep into Minnesota Territory
Drew Brees will try to put the offense in field-goal range.
Sets Up Saints' Big Kick
Kai Forbath Good for 3 🙌
Case Keenum put the Vikings in field-goal range for the score.
What a Catch!
Brees with a Dime to Kamara
Saints Get Hype 😜
New Orleans leads Minnesota 21-20 at the two-minute mark.
Saints Special Teams Unit Comes Through with a Big Block ✋
New Orleans offense will start in Minnesota territory.
Willie Snead Was a High School Quarterback
The tricky Saints go deep into the playbook on third down.
Sean Payton Burns Both Challenges in 1 Drive
Payton lost both challenges, one on Vikings wideout Jarius Wright's catch and the other on whether Case Keenum threw the ball before hitting the ground for a sack. The Saints have one timeout and no challenges remaining in a close game. Minnesota leads New Orleans 20-14 with 9:53 left in the contest.
Urban Meyer Approves of Michael Thomas' Play ✅
Michael Thomas: six catches, 80 yards and two touchdowns
🚨 Injury Update🚨
Safety Andrew Sendejo's collision with wideout Michael Thomas puts him out for the game with a concussion.
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Case Keenum Throws Costly Interception
It's his first interception since Week 14 against the Carolina Panthers.
Saints' 1st TD of the Game
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Michael Thomas Beats Xavier Rhodes for 6
The Vikings lead the Saints 17-7 with 1:18 left in the third quarter.
Sendejo Gets Laid Out Here
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Case Keenum Goes Down for a 2nd Time
Sheldon Rankins pushed off the edge for the sack.
🚨 Injury Update🚨
The fourth-year defensive tackle won't return.
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Millie in the House
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Halftime Standouts
(MIN) Case Keenum: 12-of-18, 113 yards
(NO) Alvin Kamara: 2 receptions, 42 yards
Matching Field-Goal Misses
Kai Forbath missed a 49-yard field-goal attempt before halftime. Vikings lead the Saints 17-0.
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Huge Sack for Harrison Smith
The sack pushed the Saints offense back, and Wil Lutz missed a 58-yard field-goal attempt.
Sean Payton Isn't Happy with the Officials 😡
The Saints have committed five penalties, resulting in 77 yards lost. The Vikings have two infractions for 15 yards.
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Vikings rolling, up 17-0 and making Drew Brees look bad
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings - January 14, 2018via ProFootballTalkVikings rolling, up 17-0 and making Drew Brees look bad
Everson Griffen Tips It, Anthony Barr Picks It Off
The Vikings have intercepted Brees for the second time.
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Saints Touchdown Called Back
The officials call an illegal shift at the line of scrimmage to negate Ted Ginn's 29-yard touchdown grab.
Freeze Tag Anyone?
The Vikings step their celebration game up.
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Mossed!
Keenum Outdueling Brees So Far
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Tip Drill!
Minnesota Mauling New Orleans Early
The Saints have no answers for the Vikings defense or Stefon Diggs. The cornerbacks have committed three pass interference infractions on Diggs.
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Andrew Sendejo Snatches One
Drew Brees has one pass completion to his team and one to the Vikings.
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Poor Start for Drew Brees 👎
The Vikings defense has done its part, but Brees' inaccuracies have added to the Saints' offensive issues.
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Vikings Boast the No. 1 Defense in the NFL
The Saints have one first down through three drives.
Sendejo with the Reach
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How the Vikings Can Beat the Eagles