With their miraculous win over the new orleans saints on sunday, the minnesota vikings punched their ticket to next weeks nfc championship game. Here are all the highlights, the game recap and final score. Vikings stun saints with lastsecond td to advance to nfc championship game. Saints beat vikings for nfc title new orleans saints. View the box score boxscore for the nfl game between the minnesota vikings and the new orleans saints on january 24, 2010.
Although the game long stood as the proudest moment in the history of the falcons franchise, the 1998 nfc championship game has been remembered for the effect it had on the vikings players and their fan base, as it is seen by some sportswriters as one of the most devastating losses in nfl history. The 49ers and vikings have met in the playoffs five times, all in the. Score, results, highlights from nfc championship game sporting news january 22, 2018, 12. Newspaper down here reporting that there wasnt a single instance of violent or property crime before, during, or after the game, which is ing insane for the amount of drunk people that were out last night, especially in new. Stefon diggs scored a 61yard td to give minnesota a 2924 victory over new orleans with the last play and. The minnesota vikings and new orleans saints played an instant. Follow the vikingseagles nfc championship game with access vikings join the access vikings crew and others on social media for the latest from philadelphia and other places where vikings fans are gathered for the game. After minnesotas thrilling 2924 win over the new orleans saints on sunday afternoon at u. This will be the 3rd postseason matchup between the teams, with the vikings winning the previous 2 matchups. The vikings are headed to the nfc championship after a breathtaking end to the game. The secondseeded vikings 143 travel to philadelphia for sundays nfc championship game against the topseeded eagles 143 after an incredible. Vikings stun saints on final play 01142018 minneapolis, mn case keenum connected with stefon diggs on a play that will go down in vikings history as minnesota defeated the new orleans saints 2924 in an nfc divisional round game on sunday evening at. Check out the best plays from the thrilling nfc divisional matchup between the new orleans saints and minnesota vikings. Jan 15, 2018 the secondseeded vikings 143 travel to philadelphia for sundays nfc championship game against the topseeded eagles 143 after an incredible and historic 2924 comeback victory over the.
Vikings stun saints with lastsecond td to advance to nfc. The philadelphia eagles are fully aware of that fact as they prepare to host the minnesota vikings in. The vikings open the season with 121 odds to win the nfc championship. Muchimproved saints get rematch with vikings in nfc. May 15, 2017 the vikings open the season with 121 odds to win the nfc championship. Vikings to face saints in rematch of 2009 nfc championship. Jan 25, 2010 relive the magic of sunday evenings sloppy, yet thrilling nfc championship game, in which the vikings came up with new and creative ways to turn the ball over and hand the saints a 3128. Minnesota vikings quarterback brett favre hugs new orleans saints running back reggie bush 25 after the nfc championship nfl football game in new orleans, sunday, jan.
I spoke to a conspiracy theorist a few days ago and he came up with some story about the vikings and colts going to the super bowl this year. The day after the nfc championship was all about the interception brett favre threw. As the new orleans saints prepare to take on the minnesota vikings this sunday for the. Indianapolis colts nfl point spread matchup is determined, its the vikings vs. The eagles advanced saturday with a 1510 win over the falcons. Vikings 7, saints 0 the vikings forced a threeandout and started off with the ball near midfield after a. Follow the vikingseagles nfc championship game with. Vikingseagles playoff pick from expert whos 5128 on nfl totals mike tierney has owned nfl totals and has a strong pick for the nfc championship game. Vikings shock the saints in final seconds to reach nfc. Game and player highlights, news stories, team and playerrelated features, fantasy football videos, nfl event coverage and more. Jan 14, 2018 the eagles are set to face off against the vikings to see who will represent the nfc in the super bowl. The winner is off to minneapolis for super bowl lii on feb. The eagles will have another opportunity to wear their dog masks this week as theyve opened up as an underdog against the vikings in sundays nfc championship game. The minnesota vikings will represent the nfc north in the.
New orleans saints kicker garrett hartley 5 celebrates with his teammates after kicking the winning field goal during overtime in the nfc championship nfl football game in new orleans, sunday. Vikings to open playoffs in new orleans against saints. Vikings defensive end brian robison and saints tackle zach strief, punter thomas morstead. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. Vikings in the nfc championship game like never before. Since selling their soul to the football gods to beat the minnesota vikings in 2009, the new orleans saints have experienced a few playoff heartbreaks. Rather, the champion is decided by the nfc championship game as part of the postseason playoffs involving the teams with the best regular season records. Muchimproved saints team gets rematch with vikings in nfc playoffs. Jan 21, 2018 the time has finally come for the nfc championship to return to philadelphia. Oh and the saints are supposed to go 142 and lose in the nfc championship. Muchimproved saints get rematch with vikings in nfc playoffs. Listen to the top micd up moments from the new orleans saints at the minnesota vikings nfc.
Led by quarterback bobby hebert, as cajun as his high school teammate ed orgeron, the 87 saints closed the regular season with a ninegame. The super bowl champion new orleans saints will host the minnesota vikings in the nfl season opener in a rematch of their thrilling nfc championship game that was decided in overtime. The eagles are set to face off against the vikings to see who will represent the nfc in the super bowl. If vikings go to nfc championship game this season.
Brett favres last interception not why the vikings lost the nfc. Everything is magnified on the road to the super bowl. The online home for nfl network video and exclusive nfl films. The nfc champion is not necessarily the team with the best record in the regular season. Teams above the vikings are the cowboys 51, falcons 61, seahawks 61, packers 6. The saints are headed to their first super bowl after their 3128 victory over the vikings in ot.
Bank stadium, the vikings will now play the eagles in philadelphia in the nfc championship. Jun 18, 2018 such a statement is supported by the fact that in the second half of the nfc divisional round game against the new orleans saints and the nfc championship game, the vikings defense allowed 665. The time has finally come for the nfc championship to return to philadelphia. The nfc championship game is the annual championship game of the national football. Nfc championship defeat hard to swallow for humbled vikings. The two teams faced off in philadelphia last season, with the eagles coming out on top 2110. The 1998 nfc championship game was a national football league nfl game played on january 17, 1999, to determine the national football conference nfc champion for the 1998 nfl season. Saints seal trip to super bowl after favre throws late interception. Download the official vikings mobile app to stay in touch with the vikings anytime, anywhere. Vikings highlights nfc divisional round nfl videos. Nfc championship minnesota vikings at new orleans saints january 24th, 2010.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book bovada. The vikings know exactly what foles is, and they have the personnel to make it a long afternoon for the eagles passer. Vikings seeking to learn from nfc championship loss. Nfc championship minnesota vikings at new orleans saints. Feb 05, 2015 highlights with radio calls of the new orleans saints 3128 victory over the minnesota vikings in the 2009 nfc championship game. Sundays game will be the 9th nfc championship for the vikings and the 3rd since 1998. The vikings will face the saints int he playoffs for the first time since losing the 2009 nfc championship game 3128 in overtime. The minnesota vikings defeated the new orleans saints in the nfc playoffs on sunday, 2924.
The dallas cowboys won the first two nfc championships, in 1970 and 1971. After he broke a finger late in the season vince ferragamo replaced him at quarterback for the last three regular season games, and was also the quarterback for the nfc championship game and super bowl xiv. Relive the magic of sunday evenings sloppy, yet thrilling nfc championship game, in which the vikings came up with new and creative ways to turn the ball over and hand the saints a 3128. Jan 14, 2018 the minnesota vikings defeated the new orleans saints in the nfc playoffs on sunday, 2924. Vikings open as early favorites in nfc championship. This would mean the vikings will play in the 2018 super bowl in minneapolis. Jan 14, 2018 the minnesota vikings will represent the nfc north in the. Saints nfc championship loss brings poetic justice for. Check out the top plays and highlights from the minnesota vikings during their nfc conference championship game against the philadelphia eagles. Jan 14, 2018 vikings come back to beat saints, advance to nfc championship.
New orleans saints 2429 minnesota vikings as it happened. Check out the 2009 nfc championship game highlights between the minnesota vikings and new orleans saints. No team has won more than two consecutive nfc championships. Highlights with radio calls of the new orleans saints 3128 victory over the minnesota vikings in the 2009 nfc championship game. Minnesota is also the site of the final game of this nfl season, as host of super bowl lii.
On the final play of this saintsvikings game it looked like the saints secondary. It feels so good to know we have given our fans an nfc championship. The minnesota vikings visit the new orleans saints in this battle to determine. Sep 11, 2017 the new orleans saints and minnesota vikings meet tonight in the 2017 season opener for both teams. Lincoln financial field is the site where the team that represents the. Vikings come back to beat saints, advance to nfc championship. The nfc championship game is the annual championship game of the national football conference nfc and one of the two semifinal playoff games of the national football league nfl, the largest professional american football league in the united states. Its time for vikings fans to get over the teams 2009. Minnesota vikings 4 will face the new orleans saints 143 this sunday, january 24. Plus, the vikings oline will miss an injured starter, the eagles get one. The minnesota vikings 3, 10 postseason travel to face the philadelphia eagles 3, 10 postseason in the nfc championship game for the. Vikings divisional round we need a minneapolis miracle nfl sound fx.
Jan 18, 2018 everything is magnified on the road to the super bowl. Minnesota vikings, nfc championship, jan 24 2010, derick e. Vikings to face saints in rematch of 2009 nfc championship game. Minnesota vikings 28 at new orleans saints 31 on january 24th, 2010 full team and player stats and box score. If hes right the 3rd is the best they will get because the colts win. Vikings win thriller over saints, advance to nfc championship. Lincoln financial field is the site where the team that represents the nfc in super bowl lii is determined. Minnesota vikings heading to first nfc championship since 2009. The philadelphia eagles are fully aware of that fact as they prepare to host the minnesota vikings in the nfc championship sunday at lincoln. The visiting atlanta falcons defeated the heavily favored minnesota vikings 3027 in sudden death overtime to win their first conference championship and advance to the franchises first super bowl appearance. The new orleans saints needed to get some help from either the detroit lions or seattle seahawks on sunday, dec. The new orleans saints and minnesota vikings meet tonight in the 2017 season opener for both teams.
The minnesota vikings, fresh off a 2620 victory over the saints in overtime, will head out west for the nfc divisional round. Bank stadium, the vikings will now play the eagles in philadelphia in the nfc championship the vikings have opened as 3. Jan 14, 2018 vikings stun saints with lastsecond td to advance to nfc championship game. Jan 14, 2018 the vikings are headed to the nfc championship after a breathtaking end to the game. The game is played on the penultimate sunday in january by the two remaining playoff teams, following the nfc postseasons first two rounds. New orleans saints are third seed in nfc, will host. Such a statement is supported by the fact that in the second half of the nfc divisional round game against the new orleans saints and the nfc championship game, the. Details on the pro football reference win probability. Favres pass did not cost the vikings a win over the new orleans saints. Get complete coverage of the 2009 conference games between the vikings and saints on.
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