Bank stadium for the nfc divisional playoffs sunday, when the vikings can take revenge on behalf of one of minnesotas more recent playoff. Saints were paid bounty to injure brett favre during 2009 nfc. The vikings will represent the nfc north in the conference championship against the eagles. Though only defensive end brian robison remains from the 2009 team that lost in overtime of the nfc championship game at new orleans, the vikings exacted some revenge on brees and the saints, at. Jan 18, 2018 the minnesota vikings and philadelphia eagles meet sunday in the nfc championship game. Jan 21, 2018 the vikings are one of the mostbalanced teams in the nfl this season.
Throughout the 2009 season the saints and vikings were watching each other. Every nfc playoff team has liabilities and vulnerabilities. According to football outsiders, minnesotas defense ranked second in defenseadjusted value over average, which measures a. The minnesota vikings punched their ticket to the nfc championship game with a 2924 win over the saints. Saints news and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Sundays game will be the 9th nfc championship for the vikings and the 3rd since 1998. Minnesota vikings heading to first nfc championship since 2009. Thanks to a lastsecond touchdown toss by quarterback case keenum to wide receiver stefon diggs, the vikings got a 2924 victory over the saints and will move on to the nfc championship game next. Minnesota dominated the nfc north with a 3 record 51 in the division and the leagues top.
They invested five total picks in the secondary throughout the draft, including pick no. Saints beat vikings for nfc title new orleans saints. The minnesota vikings and new orleans saints wrap up the divisional round when they face off in minneapolis for a spot in the nfc championship. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. The vikings advanced with a 2924 win sunday over the saints at u. Bank stadium for the nfc divisional playoffs sunday, when the vikings can take revenge on.
Score, results, highlights from nfc championship game sporting news january 22, 2018, 12. Video eagles nelson agholor a matchup nightmare for vikings. Nfc championship minnesota vikings at new orleans saints. Brett favre has ample experience in championship games, and should be able to keep things calm and loose in the huddle. Remember all those dirty hits the new orleans saints delivered to our thenbeloved brett favre during the stillsoulcrushingforvikingsfans 2009 nfc. The vikings, who will be playing in their 10th nfl or nfc championship game, posted a 62 road record in 2017, while the eagles were 71 at home in the regular season. For the second time this season, the new orleans saints visit the minnesota vikings this time in the nfc divisional playoffs. One of the biggest needs in this years draft for the vikings was the secondary and the team put a ton of draft capital into that position. Nfc championship defeat hard to swallow for humbled vikings. Everyone knows by now how the vikings beat the new orleans saints last week and it was keenum who threw the 61yard touchdown to stefon diggs to complete the minneapolis miracle. After pulling off a miraculous win over new orleans last week, the vikings are threepoint favorites this.
The saints are the fourth seed in the nfc after going 115 this year. New orleans saints safety darren sharper holds the george halas trophy after winning the nfc championship nfl football game against the minnesota. 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 key, then, is the vikings not letting the game get too big for them. Follow the vikings eagles 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. As the new orleans saints prepare to take on the minnesota vikings this sunday for the.
Saints were paid bounty to injure brett favre during 2009. 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. Thanks to a lastsecond touchdown toss by quarterback case keenum to wide receiver stefon diggs, the vikings got a 2924 victory over the saints and will move on to. Minnesota vikings 4 will face the new orleans saints 143 this sunday, january 24. Minnesota vikings 28 at new orleans saints 31 on january 24th, 2010 full team and player stats and box score. 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.
Vikings 1987, 2019 teams have lots of similarities, including their. Nfc divisional playoff new orleans saints minnesota vikings. The eagles are 30 in postseason history against the vikings, their best record against any opponent in playoff history. Brett favre has ample experience in championship games, and should be able to keep things calm and loose in. Follow the vikingseagles nfc championship game with. The vikings beat the saints 2924 on a lastsecond touchdown pass, a 61yard beauty from keenum to stefon diggs which. Minnesota vikings, nfc championship, jan 24 2010, derick e. Highlights with radio calls of the new orleans saints 3128 victory over the minnesota vikings in the 2009 nfc championship game. So glad x factors such as home field, homeroad splits such as the vikings are only the 8th best defense on the road, indooroutdoor, grassturf has no relevance toward the. Teams above the vikings are the cowboys 51, falcons 61, seahawks 61, packers 6.
The saints present a big challenge on sunday, but with a win, minnesota would play the eagles in the nfc championship game. Steelers mike tomlin gambled and lost against jaguars, ending their nfl playoff hopes. Vikings in the nfc championship game like never before. Oh and the saints are supposed to go 142 and lose in the nfc championship.
Dan hanzus, marc sessler, and gregg rosenthal from the around the nfl podcast break down the vikings vs. 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 nfl presents the 2009 nfc championship game between minnesota vikings. In a game that lived up to billing, new orleans forced five turnovers and outlasted minnesota 3128 in overtime. Nfc championship minnesota vikings at new orleans saints january 24th, 2010. The new orleans saints and minnesota vikings meet tonight in the 2017 season opener for both teams. After the vikings 144 took a 70 lead on the games opening drive, it was all philadelphia 153.
The new orleans saints visit the philadelphia eagles in a. The scariest thing about facing the saints would be if the vikings pass rush was. Jan 14, 2018 the vikings will travel to play the no. Jan 21, 2018 the minnesota vikings take on the philadelphia eagles in the nfc championship during the 2017 nfl postseason. The nfc champion is not necessarily the team with the best record in the regular season. Muchimproved saints get rematch with vikings in nfc. The vikings open the season with 121 odds to win the nfc championship. The two teams faced off in philadelphia last season, with the eagles coming out on top 2110. Jan 14, 2018 the eagles advanced saturday with a 1510 win over the falcons. May 15, 2017 the vikings open the season with 121 odds to win the nfc championship. Muchimproved saints get rematch with vikings in nfc playoffs. If hes right the 3rd is the best they will get because the colts win. The winner is off to minneapolis for super bowl lii on feb. 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.
The patriots should root for the eagles over the vikings in. Jan 14, 2018 though only defensive end brian robison remains from the 2009 team that lost in overtime of the nfc championship game at new orleans, the vikings exacted some revenge on brees and the saints, at. 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. This will be the 3rd postseason matchup between the teams, with the vikings winning the previous 2 matchups. The minnesota vikings visit the new orleans saints in this battle to determine which team will represent the nfls national. Vikings stun saints with lastsecond td to advance to nfc. If vikings go to nfc championship game this season. The minnesota vikings and philadelphia eagles meet sunday in the nfc championship game.
Welcome to the 20 nfl playoffs, where legends are born and champions are made. Minnesota is also the site of the final game of this nfl season, as host of super bowl lii. Jan 16, 2018 the vikings, who will be playing in their 10th nfl or nfc championship game, posted a 62 road record in 2017, while the eagles were 71 at home in the regular season. New orleans put up 448 points this season, which was thirdmost in the conference. The patriots should root for the eagles over the vikings. 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. Minnesota vikings running back adrian peterson 28 runs a 19yard touchdown during the first quarter of the nfc championship nfl football game against the minnesota vikings in new orleans, sunday. After reading the analysis, i wont even need to watch the game now since the vikings are superior in every facet of the game when looking strictly at statistics.
The eagles are set to face off against the vikings to see who will represent the nfc in the super bowl. Vikings to face saints in rematch of 2009 nfc championship game. His performances against the saints and 49ers rank among the best. Jan 14, 2018 one of the biggest needs in this years draft for the vikings was the secondary and the team put a ton of draft capital into that position. The dallas cowboys won the first two nfc championships, in 1970 and 1971. Jan 14, 2018 the vikings will represent the nfc north in the conference championship against the eagles.
Minnesota miracle sends vikings to nfc championship the star. Minnesota is looking to snap a string of five straight losses in the nfc championship game and advance to the super bowl for the first time since super bowl xi. The minnesota vikings take on the philadelphia eagles in the nfc championship during the 2017 nfl postseason. Vikings to face saints in rematch of 2009 nfc championship. Vikings come back to beat saints, advance to nfc championship. New orleans saints safety darren sharper holds the george halas trophy after winning the nfc championship nfl football game against the minnesota vikings in new orleans, sunday, jan. One place the eagles dominated was third downs, converting 10 of 14 against the league. This is not an official app of the new orleans saints or nfl. New orleans saints best games of 2009 regular season. A rejuvenated saints team will come marching into u.
Vikings win thriller over saints, advance to nfc championship. The vikings are one of the mostbalanced teams in the nfl this season. Then, relive each epic matchup from the afc and nfc playoffs in their. The game is played on the penultimate sunday in january by the two remaining playoff teams, following the nfc.
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