NFC Divisional Playoff: "Minneapolis Miracle"

An unusual defensive mishap at the conclusion of this NFC Divisional playoff game on January 14, 2018 led to what one broadcaster would term, the “Minneapolis Miracle.” The Vikings were hosting the Saints and both fan bases were starving for a win. The Saints had gone 7-9 in each of the previous three seasons, while the Vikings hadn’t been to a Super Bowl in over four decades. Minnesota got off to a hot start, taking a 17-0 lead into halftime. A pair of touchdown throws by Drew Brees cut that lead to 3 early in the fourth quarter. The drama heightened as the teams began exchanging leads, and when the Saints pulled ahead, 24-23, on a field goal with 25 seconds left, the home Viking crowd was stunned. With 10 seconds left, Minnesota snapped the ball from their own 39, and quarterback Case Keenum threw a pass to a leaping Stefon Diggs. As Diggs caught the ball, safety Marcus Williams ducked low and completely missed the tackle, enabling Diggs to run untouched for a game-winning 61-yard touchdown. The Vikings lost, 38-7 to the Eagles, however, in the NFC Championship. ― NFL 100

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