Minnesota Misery: Vikings dominated by Eagles in NFC Championship game

By Forum News Service Today at 9:31 p.m.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (96) causes Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) to fumble during the second quarter in the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 21, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eric Hartline / USA TODAY Sports1 / 4

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) runs the ball for a touchdown after an interception during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 21, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eric Hartline / USA TODAY Sports2 / 4

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 21, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. James Lang / USA TODAY Sports3 / 4

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) scores a touchdown after an interceptions against Minnesota Vikings center Pat Elflein (65) during the first quarter of the NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 21, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. James Lang / USA TODAY Sports4 / 4

PHILADELPHIA—The misery continues for the Minnesota Vikings.

A miraculous touchdown catch from Stefon Diggs last week helped the Vikings earn a spot in the NFC Championship game. It was an almost-magical catch and got Minnesota one step closer to being the first-ever team to play a Super Bowl in its home stadium.

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