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• Drew Brees: “I think we have a great window of opportunity”

  16-01-2018 22:59
  Drew Brees was one play from his third career NFC Championship Game. Now, it starts all over again to try to get back. Was that the best last chance for the Saints quarterback? He has one Super Bowl ring but covets another. Brees, who turned 39 on Monday, said he believes the window remains open [more]
  
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• Peyton on Mocking The Skol Chant: 'It Was Good Playoff Fun"

  16-01-2018 22:51
  New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton talks about the report that he was mocking the Minnesota Vikings 'Skol clap' before the Vikings game-winning drive Sunday.
  
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• The #MinneapolisMiracle was so crazy, even @EversonGriffen was lost for words. #BringItHome https://t.co/OXTd9L4pjJ

  16-01-2018 22:50 via twitter.com
  
  The #MinneapolisMiracle was so crazy, even @EversonGriffen was lost for words.#BringItHome https://t.co/OXTd9L4pjJ
  
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• Casserly's Keys For The Vikings To Beat The Eagles

  16-01-2018 22:24
  Former NFL General Manager Charley Casserly goes over his keys for the Vikings to emerge victorious against the Eagles on Sunday.
  
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• Scout's Take: Vikings-Eagles Breakdown + Who Wins

  16-01-2018 22:21
  Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preview the NFC title tilt between the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles.
  
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• Casserly's Keys For The Eagles To Beat The Vikings

  16-01-2018 22:10
  NFL Network's Charley Casserly gives his keys to a Philadelphia Eagles win over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Game.
  
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• Murray, McKinnon Gain Ground & Touchdowns En Route to 'Minneapolis Miracle'

  16-01-2018 21:58
  The “Minneapolis Miracle” stole the show on Sunday, but all hands – and feet – were on deck throughout the afternoon to make the Vikings walk-off win a possibility. Minnesota got its run game goin...
  
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• The biggest win of the year calls for the best Big Heads yet. #BringItHome 📷: mnvkn.gs/TWQqtK https://t.co/ejJ3aXDHFg

  16-01-2018 21:50 via twitter.com
  
  The biggest win of the year calls for the best Big Heads yet. #BringItHome📷: mnvkn.gs/TWQqtK https://t.co/ejJ3aXDHFg
  
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• Pelissero: Getting After Foles Critical For Vikings

  16-01-2018 21:40
  NFL Media's Tom Pelissero joined Mike Wobschall from Winter Park on Tuesday to share his unique story regarding the end to Sunday's game, and then dives into the NFC Championship Game matchup between the Vikings and the Eagles.
  
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• NFC Championship Game Preview: Vikings at Eagles

  16-01-2018 21:36
  The Minnesota Vikings (13-3, 1-0 postseason) travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles (13-3, 1-0 postseason) in the NFC Championship Game for the fourth postseason matchup between the two franchises...
  
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• Schrager: Brian Robison Has Seen It All

  16-01-2018 21:20
  Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager talks about Vikings DE Brian Robison, who has been a part of several memorable games during both his college and pro career.
  
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• .@PSChrags is right. @Brian_Robison has seen it all. 📺: @GMFB/@NFLNetwork https://t.co/jcU4LHC4s8

  16-01-2018 21:16 via twitter.com
  
  .@PSChrags is right.@Brian_Robison has seen it all.📺: @GMFB/@NFLNetwork https://t.co/jcU4LHC4s8
  
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• Vikings would play Super Bowl as visitor in their home stadium

  16-01-2018 21:10
  The Vikings, of course, could become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium. But just because it has never happened doesn’t mean the NFL has not considered the possibility until now. “It is something we plan for well in advance each year,” said NFL spokesman Michael Signora, who currently is [more]
  
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• After Further Review: Vikings Stop 3 Critical Third-and-1s

  16-01-2018 21:04
  After Further Review is a deeper look at plays or stats after Vikings games… The Vikings defensive dominance during the regular season on third downs carried over into Sunday’s Divisional game. Th...
  
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• Offensive MVP ✔️ Defensive MVP ✔️ Coach of the Year ✔️ @espn gave 3 of their 4 NFC North postseason awards to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-01-2018 20:41 via twitter.com
  Offensive MVP ✔️ Defensive MVP ✔️ Coach of the Year ✔️@espn gave 3 of their 4 NFC North postseason awards to… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Doug Pederson takes hands-on role in correcting Eagles’ special teams mistakes

  16-01-2018 20:23
  Eagles head coach Doug Pederson spends most of his time working with the offense, but since Saturday’s game he has taken an increased role in working with the special teams. Pederson said after the Eagles lost the ball on a muffed punt and missed an extra point Saturday that he has met with special teams [more]
  
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• We have signed TE Nick Truesdell to the practice squad and released T Storm Norton from the practice squad. 📰:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-01-2018 20:15 via twitter.com
  We have signed TE Nick Truesdell to the practice squad and released T Storm Norton from the practice squad. 📰:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Vikings Sign TE Nick Truesdell to the Practice Squad

  16-01-2018 20:15
  Eden Prairie, MN (January 16, 2018) – The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday afternoon that the club has signed tight end Nick Truesdell to the practice squad. The Vikings have also announced ...
  
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• .@elflein65 has been named to the All-Rookie Team by @PFWAwriters! 📰: mnvkn.gs/V9TErj https://t.co/dQQIXOBQDh

  16-01-2018 19:45 via twitter.com
  
  .@elflein65 has been named to the All-Rookie Team by @PFWAwriters! 📰: mnvkn.gs/V9TErj https://t.co/dQQIXOBQDh
  
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• Pat Elflein Named to All-Rookie Team by PFWA

  16-01-2018 19:37
  Pat Elflein made an immediate impact in his first pro season as the Vikings starting center, and he was recently honored for his on-field work.
  Elflein was named to the 2017 All-Rookie Team by the...
  
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• NFLN; Did The Saints Call The Right Play on Diggs' TD?

  16-01-2018 19:05
  NFL Network's Reggie Wayne and Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril break down the Saints coverage in their heartbreaking loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
  
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• Sean Payton on “Skol” clap to Vikings fans: Good playoff fun

  16-01-2018 18:50
  While the Vikings waited to take a knee after Stefon Diggs‘ game-winning touchdown against the Saints, quarterback Case Keenum led the fans at U.S. Bank Stadium in the “Skol” clap that Vikings fans do during games in Minneapolis. Keenum wasn’t the only person on the field to participate on Sunday, although the other one was [more]
  
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• Lunchbreak: Vikings Nearly Sweep ESPN's NFC North Awards

  16-01-2018 18:41
  The Vikings have their eyes on Sunday’s NFC Championship, but they were able to be in this position thanks to a strong regular season. Minnesota went 13-3 and secured a first-round bye to go along...
  
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• NFLN: Chances of Winning the Super Bowl For The 4 Remaining Teams

  16-01-2018 18:38
  Cynthia Frelund's calculations for each remaining playoff team's chances of winning the Super Bowl
  
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• .@wobby answers your questions about the 2nd half in the Saints game and the upcoming NFC title game in this week's… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-01-2018 18:26 via twitter.com
  .@wobby answers your questions about the 2nd half in the Saints game and the upcoming NFC title game in this week's… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• Philly fans scooping up dog masks

  16-01-2018 18:17
  After the Eagles beat the Falcons in the divisional round, Philly tackle Lane Johnson and defensive end Chris Long donned dog masks, a Captain Obvious reference to their status as underdogs in the postseason. Look for more of those dog masks to show up before and during Sunday’s game against the Vikings. Via SportsBusiness Daily, [more]
  
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• John Randle Leads Skol Chant, Sounds Gjallarhorn Before Vikings-Saints

  16-01-2018 18:05
  Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle led the Skol Chant and sounded the Gjallarhorn prior to Sunday's win vs. the Saints.
  
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• 10 seconds left Down 1 61 yards to go The rest is history. #MinneapolisMiracle cards.twitter.com/cards/f7iy4/58…

  16-01-2018 17:15 via twitter.com
  10 seconds left Down 1 61 yards to goThe rest is history.#MinneapolisMiraclecards.twitter.com/cards/f7iy4/58…
  
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• An Oral History of The Minneapolis Miracle

  16-01-2018 16:37
  Things looked bleak for the Vikings, but they never lost hope...Minnesota trailed 24-23 against New Orleans with just 10 seconds remaining in Sunday’s Divisional round playoff game. The Vikings...
  
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• McKinnon on Diggs' TD, Sunday's Title Game In Philly

  16-01-2018 16:35
  Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon talks about the "Minneapolis Miracle" catch by wide receiver Stefon Diggs, how running backs Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray have helped him and facing the Eagles in the Conference Championship.
  
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• Saints Coach Allegedly Mocked Vikes Fans With SKOL Clap

  16-01-2018 16:34
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Minnesota Vikings came out on top on Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints, but as no one needs to be reminded, it was looking downright dire for the team in the game’s final seconds.
  After blowing a 17-0 lead, the Vikings found themselves down by one point with just seconds to go in the fourth quarter.
  According to various reports in social media, it was somewhere at that point when Saints coach Sean Payton mocked the Vikings and their fans
  
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• "This has to be, in my mind, this has got to be biggest moment in the history of this franchise." - @SI_PeterKing… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

  16-01-2018 16:01 via twitter.com
  "This has to be, in my mind, this has got to be biggest moment in the history of this franchise." - @SI_PeterKing… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
  
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• .@PAOnTheMic joined the Wobcast to talk about the #MinneapolisMiracle call on Sunday night. cards.twitter.com/cards/f7iy4/58…

  16-01-2018 15:15 via twitter.com
  .@PAOnTheMic joined the Wobcast to talk about the #MinneapolisMiracle call on Sunday night.cards.twitter.com/cards/f7iy4/58…
  
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• Vikings’ Harrison Smith: As a safety, I feel for Marcus Williams

  16-01-2018 14:54
  Vikings safety Harrison Smith was celebrating the missed tackle from Saints safety Marcus Williams that put Minnesota in the NFC Championship Game, but Smith has felt sympathy as he’s heard Williams turned into the game’s goat this week. Smith said on PFT Live that the second-guessing of Williams has become a bit much. “As a [more]
  
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• Burleson: Diggs Was Made For Clutch Moments

  16-01-2018 14:41
  NFL Network's Nate Burleson talks about what he learned during the Divisional Round weekend about Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs being made for clutch moments.
  
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• Mike Holmgren hopes Pat Shurmur lightens up this time

  16-01-2018 14:32
  Mike Holmgren obviously thinks Pat Shurmur is a good coach — he hired him in Cleveland. But he hopes Shurmur makes some changes in his next job, which could allow the talents that are clearly there emerge to a greater degree. Holmgren told Gary Myers of the New York Daily News that Shurmur could stand to [more]
  
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• GMFB: Best QB Left Not Named Tom Brady?

  16-01-2018 13:38
  The "Good Morning Football" crew debates which Conference Championship team has best QB not named Tom Brady.
  
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• GMFB: America Is Rooting For Vikings, Jaguars

  16-01-2018 13:21
  The "Good Morning Football" crew debates who is America rooting for to win Super Bowl LII.
  
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• Weather shouldn’t be an issue in Philadelphia on Sunday

  16-01-2018 13:20
  With five days to go until the NFC Championship to be played in Philadelphia, it’s time to start paying attention to the weather. For now, it looks like the weather won’t be an issue. According to Weather.com, the projected high on Sunday will be 51 degrees, with a low of 39. The chances of precipitation [more]
  
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• Greenway Serves As Honorary Captain For Sunday's Game

  16-01-2018 13:01
  Vikings Legend Chad Greenway served as Honorary Captain for Sunday's game vs. the Saints.
  
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• Carter Fires Up Fans During Sunday's Win

  16-01-2018 12:42
  Vikings Radio Network Sideline Reporter Greg Coleman talked with Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter during Sunday's game.
  
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• Robert Smith on Favorite Vikings Playoff Memory, More

  16-01-2018 11:52
  Vikings Legend Robert Smith talked with Greg Coleman during Sunday's game vs. the Saints
  
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• Odell Beckham Jr tweets support of Pat Shurmur as new Giants head coach

  16-01-2018 08:58
  Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is expected to be hired as the next head coach of the New York Giants once his postseason run with the Vikings comes to an end. While any agreement with Shurmur can’t be executed until Minnesota’s season in over, that hasn’t stopped Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from expressing [more]
  
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• Over 40 years after Hail Mary in Minnesota, Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson pulling for Vikings

  16-01-2018 07:28
  The Minnesota Vikings appear to have a pair of unexpected supporters following their miracle victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Roger Staubach and Drew Pearson. The former Dallas Cowboys duo authored one of several crushing blows to Vikings fans through the decades with a 50-yard Hail Mary conversion for a touchdown to give [more]
  
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• What Makes Us So Crazy About Sports?

  16-01-2018 05:49
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Admit it — you might have cried a little last night after watching the Vikings win. If you watched any of the social media videos of fans reacting to the game, you’ll realize, you’re not alone.Sports can invoke powerful emotions and even temporary changes in our bodies. But, why? What makes us so crazy about sports? Good Question.
  “When you look at how we’re wired, humans want meaning and we want safety and we want security and we want to
  
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• This Family Of Vikings Fans Has Seen It All, Except A Super Bowl

  16-01-2018 05:46
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s been more than 24 hours, but we just can’t stop watching the Stefon Diggs touchdown, or the reaction from Vikings fans right after.
  And it was especially sweet for a family who has had season tickets for four and a half decades.
  For a while they were driving across two states, just to watch the team on Sundays.
  “We were still in the moment and not giving up. And I have to say — nobody left,” said Lori Barnes.
  For Lori and Bryan Barnes
  
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• Saints’ defensive play call may be more to blame than Marcus Williams for Minnesota Moment

  16-01-2018 05:40
  The Minnesota Moment needed more than a solid route, a great throw, a better catch, and an acrobatic spin and sprint. It hinged also on the blind luck that came from the last line of the New Orleans defense making a mental miscalculation in the “oh sh-t” split second as the ball approached the hands [more]
  
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• King on 'The Biggest Moment In Vikings Franchise History'

  16-01-2018 05:16
  Sports Illustrated and TheMMQB.com's Peter King was at Winter Park on Monday, and he talked with Mike Wobschall about Stefon Diggs' touchdown on Sunday, it's place in NFL history, and more.
  
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• Just go ahead and give it to both. #ClutchPerformer Keenum Diggs twitter.com/NFL/status/952…

  16-01-2018 04:14 via twitter.com
  Just go ahead and give it to both. #ClutchPerformer Keenum Diggs twitter.com/NFL/status/952…
  
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• Move The Sticks: Championship Sunday Preview, Picks

  16-01-2018 04:13
  Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks preview and pick the NFC and AFC Championship Game.
  
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