VIDEO: Watch Vikings’ Stefon Diggs catch 61-yard touchdown pass to defeat Saints, advance to NFC Championship

The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the playoffs Sunday night when quarterback Case Keenam hit wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a 61-yard touchdown pass as time expired.

The score and following extra-point gave the Vikings a 29-24 win and a spot in the NFC Championship next Sunday.

Diggs finished Sunday’s win with 137 yards and one touchdown on six receptions.

The Vikings and Eagles kick off at 6:40 p.m. ET on Sunday from Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.

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