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After tossing aside his helmet, Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs caught his breath in the end zone just after making his 61-yard game-winning touchdown on the last play of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff.
Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: After tossing aside his helmet, Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs caught his breath in the end zone just after making his 61-yard game-winning touchdown on the last play of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff.

Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford was hoisted up by a jubilant Stefon Diggs after Diggs made a game-winning 61-yard touchdown catch on the last play of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game at U.S> Bank Stadium.
Jerry Holt – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford was hoisted up by a jubilant Stefon Diggs after Diggs made a game-winning 61-yard touchdown catch on the last play of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game at U.S> Bank Stadium.

Vikings owner Zigi Wilf hugged Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Sunday moments after Diggs made the winning touchdown catch to put the Vikings one victory away from a Super Bowl appearance.
Brian Peterson – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings owner Zigi Wilf hugged Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Sunday moments after Diggs made the winning touchdown catch to put the Vikings one victory away from a Super Bowl appearance.

Former Vikings receiver Cris Carter, who was part of many great moments in the team's past paid homage to Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, after Diggs created a moment of his own Sunday with the game-winning 61-yard touchdown catch.
Jerry Holt – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Former Vikings receiver Cris Carter, who was part of many great moments in the team's past paid homage to Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, after Diggs created a moment of his own Sunday with the game-winning 61-yard touchdown catch.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) in the end zone after the win.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) in the end zone after the win.

Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, and safety Jayron Kearse, right, sandwich receiver Stefon Diggs after Diggs' 61-yard winning touchdown reception Sunday.
Jerry Holt – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, and safety Jayron Kearse, right, sandwich receiver Stefon Diggs after Diggs' 61-yard winning touchdown reception Sunday.

A jubliant Case Keenum leaped into the arms of right tackle Mike Remmers after the Vikings quarterback had completed an improbable, thrilling 61-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs to win the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The victory takes the Vikings into next week's NFC Championship in Philadelphia against the Eagles.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: A jubliant Case Keenum leaped into the arms of right tackle Mike Remmers after the Vikings quarterback had completed an improbable, thrilling 61-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs to win the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. The victory takes the Vikings into next week's NFC Championship in Philadelphia against the Eagles.

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer watched anxiously as his team battled the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Jerry Holt – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings coach Mike Zimmer watched anxiously as his team battled the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.

Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.

Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown to win the game. Minnesota beat New Orleans by a final score of 29-24.

Vikings receiver Adam Thielen stretched high to make a reception against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
Brian Peterson – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings receiver Adam Thielen stretched high to make a reception against New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) made a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter as Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks defended. The score gave New Orleans a 21-20 lead. About 3 minutes later, the Vikings had a 29-24 victory.
Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) made a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter as Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks defended. The score gave New Orleans a 21-20 lead. About 3 minutes later, the Vikings had a 29-24 victory.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. dropped a pass in the second quarter as Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander defended in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. dropped a pass in the second quarter as Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander defended in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon tried to avoid New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) during Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Brian Peterson – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon tried to avoid New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) during Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) avoided a tackle by Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon after his third-quarter interception. WIlliams ran the ball back to Vikings' 30-yard line to set up a touchdown drive.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) avoided a tackle by Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon after his third-quarter interception. WIlliams ran the ball back to Vikings' 30-yard line to set up a touchdown drive.

New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams picked off a pass intended for Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs in the third quarter. The turnover set up a New Orleans touchdown.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams picked off a pass intended for Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs in the third quarter. The turnover set up a New Orleans touchdown.

Vikings kicker Kai Forbath booted a 53-yard field goal with 1:34 left in the game to give the Vikings a short-lived 21-20 lead in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game. The Saints came back on the next drive and got a field goal.
Jerry Holt

GalleryGallery: Vikings kicker Kai Forbath booted a 53-yard field goal with 1:34 left in the game to give the Vikings a short-lived 21-20 lead in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game. The Saints came back on the next drive and got a field goal.

Andrew Sendejo intercepted a pass in the first quarter.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Andrew Sendejo intercepted a pass in the first quarter.

Vikings offensive linemen Mike Remmers (74) and Rashod Hill (69) tried to keep New Orleans Saints defenders away from quarterback Case Keenum.
Brian Peterson

GalleryGallery: Vikings offensive linemen Mike Remmers (74) and Rashod Hill (69) tried to keep New Orleans Saints defenders away from quarterback Case Keenum.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went back to pass early in the fourth quarter, when he led a furious rally against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went back to pass early in the fourth quarter, when he led a furious rally against the New Orleans Saints in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) and linebacker Ben Gedeon (42) were concerned after safety Andrew Sendejo was knocked out of the game late in the third quarter.
Brian Peterson

GalleryGallery: Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) and linebacker Ben Gedeon (42) were concerned after safety Andrew Sendejo was knocked out of the game late in the third quarter.

New Orleans Saints defensive ends Cameron Jordan (94) Trey Hendrickson stood over Vikings quarterback Case Keenum.
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GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints defensive ends Cameron Jordan (94) Trey Hendrickson stood over Vikings quarterback Case Keenum.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) chase down QB who tossed away the ball.
Jerry Holt

GalleryGallery: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) chase down QB who tossed away the ball.

Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54)and defensive tackle Linval Joseph (98) converged on New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22).
Jerry Holt

GalleryGallery: Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks (54)and defensive tackle Linval Joseph (98) converged on New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (22).

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Vikings in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Vikings in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) tried to keep his feet for more yardage during the third quarter as New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson tried to bring him down.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) tried to keep his feet for more yardage during the third quarter as New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson tried to bring him down.

Rookie Saints free safety Marcus Williams went high to intercept a Case Keenum pass in front of Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs early in the third quarter. Six plays later, the Saints went 30 yards for their second touchdown.
Jerry Holt

GalleryGallery: Rookie Saints free safety Marcus Williams went high to intercept a Case Keenum pass in front of Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs early in the third quarter. Six plays later, the Saints went 30 yards for their second touchdown.

Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) brought down New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during the third quarter.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) brought down New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) during the third quarter.

Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) hands ball off to running back Latavius Murray (25) during the third quarter.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) hands ball off to running back Latavius Murray (25) during the third quarter.

New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees in the third quarter as Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes tried to defend.
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GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees in the third quarter as Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes tried to defend.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) touchdown celebration.
Brian Peterson

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) New Orleans Saints strong safety Kenny Vaccaro (32) touchdown celebration.

New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas snared a touchdown pass from Drew Brees in the third quarter as Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes tried to defend. ] BRIAN PETERSON ï brian.peterson@startribune.com The Minnesota Vikings faced the New Orleans Saints in an NFL divisional playoff game Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
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Vikings quarterback Case Keenum celebrated after running back Latavius Murray ran for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints. Keenum was making his first playoff start in Sunday's divisional playoff, out dueling Saints QB Drew Brees in the first half.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings quarterback Case Keenum celebrated after running back Latavius Murray ran for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints. Keenum was making his first playoff start in Sunday's divisional playoff, out dueling Saints QB Drew Brees in the first half.

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25)
scores a touchdown in the second quarter.
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GalleryGallery: Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray (25) scores a touchdown in the second quarter.

Vikings running back Latavius Murray celebrated his second-quarter touchdown in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The touchdown came at the end of a 12-play, 58-yard drive that put the Vikings up 17-0.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Latavius Murray celebrated his second-quarter touchdown in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The touchdown came at the end of a 12-play, 58-yard drive that put the Vikings up 17-0.

Running back Latavius Murray dashed into the end zone in the second quarter as the Vikings opened a 17-0 lead in Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings offense scored on three of their four starting drives, while the defense forced two turnovers in a strong first half.
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GalleryGallery: Running back Latavius Murray dashed into the end zone in the second quarter as the Vikings opened a 17-0 lead in Sunday's divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings offense scored on three of their four starting drives, while the defense forced two turnovers in a strong first half.

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) was flagged for pass interference while defending Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs in the second quarter of Sunday's divisional playoff game. The penalty set up the Vikings with first-and-goal at the 1-yard line, and running back Latavius Murray scored.
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GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (43) was flagged for pass interference while defending Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs in the second quarter of Sunday's divisional playoff game. The penalty set up the Vikings with first-and-goal at the 1-yard line, and running back Latavius Murray scored.

Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) and linebacker Antony Barr were feeling good about the first-half performance of the team's defense. Barr had one of two Vikings interceptions and the team shut out New Orleans in the first half of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) and linebacker Antony Barr were feeling good about the first-half performance of the team's defense. Barr had one of two Vikings interceptions and the team shut out New Orleans in the first half of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, congratulated safety Andrfew Sandejo after Sandejo's first-quarter interception of a Drew Brees pass intended for Ted Ginn Jr. in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes, left, congratulated safety Andrfew Sandejo after Sandejo's first-quarter interception of a Drew Brees pass intended for Ted Ginn Jr. in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.

Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo (34) celebrated after his first-quarter interception of a Drew Brees pass with teammates Harrison Smith (22) and Jayron Kearse.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo (34) celebrated after his first-quarter interception of a Drew Brees pass with teammates Harrison Smith (22) and Jayron Kearse.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) was surrounded by purple Vikings jerseys while throwing under pressure in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
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GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) was surrounded by purple Vikings jerseys while throwing under pressure in the second quarter of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings safety Harrison Smith shoved New Orleans Saints receiver Ted Ginn Jr. out of bounds in the first quarter Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings safety Harrison Smith shoved New Orleans Saints receiver Ted Ginn Jr. out of bounds in the first quarter Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) grabbed Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen as he tried to catch a pass in the fourth quarter.
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GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (23) grabbed Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen as he tried to catch a pass in the fourth quarter.

Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was brought down by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marson Lattimore after a 15-yard gain early in the second quarter as Saints safety Rafael Bush gave chase. The catch kept the Vikings' second touchdown-scoring drive going.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was brought down by New Orleans Saints cornerback Marson Lattimore after a 15-yard gain early in the second quarter as Saints safety Rafael Bush gave chase. The catch kept the Vikings' second touchdown-scoring drive going.

Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaped to make a second-quarter catch while New Orleans Saints defender Ken Crawley and Jonathan Freeny closed in.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs leaped to make a second-quarter catch while New Orleans Saints defender Ken Crawley and Jonathan Freeny closed in.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrated the team's first touchdown Sunday on the opening drive in the NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The eight-play, 55-yard opening drive was ignited by an 18-yard punt return by Marcus Sherels.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) celebrated the team's first touchdown Sunday on the opening drive in the NFC divisional playoff game against the New Orleans Saints. The eight-play, 55-yard opening drive was ignited by an 18-yard punt return by Marcus Sherels.

Running back Jerick McKinnon scored the first touchdown for the Vikings on their opening drive in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff on a 14-yard toss from quarterback Case Keenum. The score capped an eight-play, 55-yard drive.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Running back Jerick McKinnon scored the first touchdown for the Vikings on their opening drive in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff on a 14-yard toss from quarterback Case Keenum. The score capped an eight-play, 55-yard drive.

Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon had an easy trip to the end zone to score in the first quarter Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings had a strong start to the game, scoring on three of their first four drives and containing the Saints offense in the NFC divisional playoff game.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon had an easy trip to the end zone to score in the first quarter Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The Vikings had a strong start to the game, scoring on three of their first four drives and containing the Saints offense in the NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrated his second-quarter sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
Jeff Wheeler

GalleryGallery: Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen celebrated his second-quarter sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was sacked in the second quarter for a 6-yard loss by Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen during Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.
Jerry Holt – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was sacked in the second quarter for a 6-yard loss by Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen during Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game.

Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (57) wrapped up New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) for a second-quarter sack in Sunday's divisional playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Brian Peterson

GalleryGallery: Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (57) wrapped up New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) for a second-quarter sack in Sunday's divisional playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings running back Latavius Murray caught a pass against New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson on the team's opening drive Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game. The Vikings later scored a touchdown on the drive to open a 7-0 lead.
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Latavius Murray caught a pass against New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson on the team's opening drive Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game. The Vikings later scored a touchdown on the drive to open a 7-0 lead.

Vikings running back Latavius Murray stiff-armed New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o during a second-quarter run in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Latavius Murray stiff-armed New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Manti Te'o during a second-quarter run in Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Vikings running back Latavius Murray caught a pass and tried to escape the grasp of New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson in the first quarter Sunday of the NFC divisional playoff game Sunday.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings running back Latavius Murray caught a pass and tried to escape the grasp of New Orleans Saints linebacker Craig Robertson in the first quarter Sunday of the NFC divisional playoff game Sunday.

Vikings safety Andrew Sandejo (34) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) celebrated after breaking up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in the first quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday.
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GalleryGallery: Vikings safety Andrew Sandejo (34) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) celebrated after breaking up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara in the first quarter of the NFC divisional playoff game on Sunday.

Wide receiver Jarius Wright tried to break the grasp of New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams after making a 22-yard pass on the Vikings' opening drive Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game. The played keyed the opening drive, which ended in a touchdown.
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GalleryGallery: Wide receiver Jarius Wright tried to break the grasp of New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams after making a 22-yard pass on the Vikings' opening drive Sunday in the NFC divisional playoff game. The played keyed the opening drive, which ended in a touchdown.

Vikings hit the field for the NFC Divisional Playoff, Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints, January 14 2018, US Bank Stadium, NFL,
Carlos Gonzalez

GalleryGallery: Vikings hit the field for the NFC Divisional Playoff, Minnesota Vikings vs New Orleans Saints, January 14 2018, US Bank Stadium, NFL,

Vikings quarterback Case Keenum ran onto the field Sunday before the start of the NFC divisional playoff games against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Brian Peterson

GalleryGallery: Vikings quarterback Case Keenum ran onto the field Sunday before the start of the NFC divisional playoff games against the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Hip Hop aritst T-Pain performed before the start of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Vikings and New Orleans Saints on massive purple stage emblazoned with the team's "Skol" cheer.
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GalleryGallery: Hip Hop aritst T-Pain performed before the start of Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game between the Vikings and New Orleans Saints on massive purple stage emblazoned with the team's "Skol" cheer.

Long time Viking fan and season ticket holder from Littleton Colorado, Bill Forsythe, took pictures outside Karl Forsman�s Sauna (top in window) with Luke Urman. Forsman, of Minnetonka, hauled his Sauna to the tailgate lot outside US Bank Stadium for Vikings fans to defrost while tailgating.
Brian Peterson – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Long time Viking fan and season ticket holder from Littleton Colorado, Bill Forsythe, took pictures outside Karl Forsman�s Sauna (top in window) with Luke Urman. Forsman, of Minnetonka, hauled his Sauna to the tailgate lot outside US Bank Stadium for Vikings fans to defrost while tailgating.

Jimmy Cosgrove wore a bathrobe to Sunday's playoff game with Ruthie Kinney. They live in Savage.
Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Jimmy Cosgrove wore a bathrobe to Sunday's playoff game with Ruthie Kinney. They live in Savage.

Chris and Jillian Cousins of Mankato had a photo taken at an ice sculpture on the plaza in front of the stadium.
Jeff Wheeler – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Chris and Jillian Cousins of Mankato had a photo taken at an ice sculpture on the plaza in front of the stadium.

Bring It Home Skol towels on the seats at US Bank Stadium before NFC Divisional Playoff game between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Bring It Home Skol towels on the seats at US Bank Stadium before NFC Divisional Playoff game between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

Bring It Home Skol towels on the seats at US Bank Stadium before NFC Divisional Playoff game between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.
Carlos Gonzalez – Star Tribune

GalleryGallery: Bring It Home Skol towels on the seats at US Bank Stadium before NFC Divisional Playoff game between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

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Minnesota hit with first frigid temps of winter

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