NFL playoffs – Page 5

Latavius Murray, Stefon Diggs, Kyle Rudolph

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Remember that one time when the Vikings scored a TD and did a curling celebration?

January 22, 2018 Rick Solem

The Minnesota Vikings gave a nice warm-up to the upcoming Winter Olympics in the NFC championship. The Vikings celebrated Kyle Rudolph’s 25-yard touchdown catch on their opening drive of the NFC championship by mimicking the Olympic sport of curling for their TD celebration. Philadelphia scored the next 38 ptapeoints. Bringing a little bit of Minnesota […]

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WATCH: Emboldened NFL refs, now blatantly celebrating Patriots TDs

January 22, 2018 Rick Solem

This stat says it all: Jacksonville, six penalties, 98 yards. New England, one penalty, 10 yards. And, below, the referees aren’t even trying to hide it anymore. #Jokes. The Patriots were called for 1 penalty against the Jaguars It is the fewest penalties called on one team in a playoff game since the 2011 AFC […]

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The only L taken in Philly on Sunday

January 22, 2018 Rick Solem

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Nick Foles and Case Keenum have strong career connections

January 19, 2018 Rick Solem

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles contemplated retirement after a miserable season with the Rams in which he ended up losing his starting job to Case Keenum. That’s just one spin of a unique quarterback carousel that’ll be on display when Foles and the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) host Keenum and the Minnesota Vikings (14-3) in the […]

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Embrace the Bold North in Minneapolis for Super Bowl

January 18, 2018 Rick Solem

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis is the northernmost city to host a Super Bowl. Tourism officials are making the most of that as they prepare to welcome visitors to the “Bold North.” Many activities surrounding Super Bowl will take advantage of Minnesota’s wintry weather, including outdoor concerts, ice sculptures and opportunities for winter sports. Super Bowl […]

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Vikings deep in playoffs, thanks in part to diligent Diggs

January 18, 2018 Rick Solem

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The path for Stefon Diggs to last-play touchdown fame and sudden Minnesota savior didn’t start with such brilliance. Diggs has only arrived at this stage of his life and his career, a Vikings standout on the verge of a Super Bowl, with an unrelenting diligence and a dose of humility. […]

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Aggressive Eagles set to face Minnesota’s top-ranked defense

January 18, 2018 Rick Solem

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles threw a deep pass into the wind on the first play from scrimmage against the Falcons, LeGarrette Blount scored the only touchdown on fourth down and wide receiver Nelson Agholor ran 21 yards on a new play. The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) are aggressive no matter what. They’ll need that approach […]

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Resilient Vikings have taken their cue from Zimmer

January 17, 2018 Rick Solem

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Mike Zimmer was already smiling more than usual, sporting a relaxed look of satisfaction rarely revealed in public during the NFL season, when he really let his guard down a few minutes into his postgame news conference deep inside Minnesota’s still-buzzing stadium. “Hey, let’s open these things up!” Zimmer blurted […]

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Jags ‘threw a tantrum’ when Marrone started making changes

January 17, 2018 Rick Solem

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s locker room was abuzz late last season. Four guys played table tennis while others crowded around a small table for dominoes. Two 80-inch televisions were tuned to a sports highlight show, and music blared from one corner of the room. Doug Marrone, the team’s offensive line coach at the time, […]

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A Tecmo Bowl Minneapolis Miracle

January 16, 2018 Rick Solem

I still don’t like Paul Allen’s call but it sounds way better to Tecmo Bowl music. Related posts: Vikings have plenty more to play for in rematch vs. Bears Hopes high as Vikings take bye, franchise scars to playoffs The case for Keenum: Vikings QB keeps on disproving doubters Saints’ Jordan aims to disappoint his […]

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