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NFC CONFERENCE PLAYOFF DETAILS
SAINTS DEFEAT VIKINGS, 31-28
MUST SEE
BLOGS
NFC North Blog
Vikings
- Vikings: Desmond Bishop as an OLB?
12:20 PM ET - Vikings counting on John Sullivan for camp
10:30 AM ET - BBAO: 'Kickalicious' passes test
8:00 AM ET
NFC South Blog
Saints
- Links: New Falcons stadium design OK'd
10:26 AM ET - Links: Radio hosts fired for Gleason piece
6/18, 10:00 AM ET - NFC South Top 25: No. 24
6/18, 8:37 AM ET
COLUMNISTS
What will Jets do at QB?
The latest mailbag addresses the Jets' and Eagles' QB situations. Plus, can Tebow contribute, T.O. and more.
Mailbag: 'Knocks' Knocks
This time, HBO will focus on Cincinnati for the talent. Plus: Tebow's role, Raiders Kool-Aid and more.
Worth The Risk?
Will Matt Ryan decide to gamble on a bigger contract the way Joe Flacco did last season?
MEDIA
Play Podcast Ross Tucker recaps all the games from Week 17, takes an early look at the playoff matchups and discusses the coaching firings as they happened during the recording.
Play Podcast ESPN.com bloggers Kevin Seifert and Mike Sando revisit the impact of the "Fail Mary" and how it served as a catalyst for Russell Wilson's chances to win rookie of the year.
Play Podcast ESPN.com bloggers Kevin Seifert and Mike Sando look at the weak quarterback class of 2013 and which teams will be looking to make a change at that position.
INDIVIDUAL GAME LEADERS
Minnesota Passing
| NAME | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Favre | 60.9 | 310 | 1 | 2 |
Minnesota Rushing
| NAME | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Peterson | 25 | 122 | 4.9 | 3 |
| C. Taylor | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 0 |
Minnesota Receiving
| NAME | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Berrian | 9 | 102 | 11.3 | 0 |
| V. Shiancoe | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 0 |
New Orleans Passing
| NAME | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Brees | 54.8 | 197 | 3 | 0 |
New Orleans Rushing
| NAME | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Thomas | 14 | 61 | 4.4 | 1 |
| R. Bush | 7 | 8 | 1.1 | 0 |
New Orleans Receiving
| NAME | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Henderson | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 1 |
| P. Thomas | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 |
PAGE 2 AT THE SUPER BOWL
- Party scene: Playboy to Maxim to The Mag
- Celebration: New Orleans gets crazy
- Commercials: What was your favorite?
HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUPS (SINCE 2001)
Vikings lead 4-2
| Dec 18, 2011 | MIN 20, @NOR 42 |
| Sep 9, 2010 | MIN 9, NOR 14 |
| Jan 24, 2010 | MIN 28, NOR 31 |
| Oct 6, 2008 | MIN 30, NOR 27 |
| Sep 25, 2005 | MIN 33, @NOR 16 |
| Oct 17, 2004 | MIN 38, NOR 31 |
| Dec 15, 2002 | MIN 32, NOR 31 |
| Oct 7, 2001 | MIN 15, NOR 28 |
MATCHUP
| W-L | PF | PA | HOME | ROAD | DIV | CONF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 12-4 | 470 | 312 | 8-0 | 4-4 | 5-1 | 9-3 |
| NOR | 13-3 | 510 | 341 | 6-2 | 7-1 | 4-2 | 9-3 |
ACCUSCORE PROJECTIONS
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