Vikings counting on ‘D’ in NFC Championship

By Field Level Media Today at 9:08 a.m.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday, Jan. 14. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

PHILADELPHIA -- Everything is magnified on the road to the Super Bowl.

The Philadelphia Eagles are fully aware of that fact as they prepare to host the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.

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