Vikings mistake lets Saints win NFC championship
The Minnesota Vikings lose as the New Orleans Saints win the NFC championship. Minnesota Vikings lost the game 31-28 in overtime period as the New Orleans Saints won the game.
In the end, the Saints won the coin toss in overtime, got a favorable call for pass interference at Minnesota Viking’s 29 and then saw a Meachem catch stand on review, which set up Hartley’s 40 yard field goal, which wasn’t controversial or debatable.
New Orleans Saints linebacker, Scott Fujita stated that this was indeed the greatest night in the history of Saints, as delirious fans flooded the streets to celebrate.
Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle said that both teams left it all on the football field but the Saints fought harder and managed to get the final punch in.
The Saints had to wait for 43 long years to earn their chance of playing in the Super Bowl. Drew Brees from the New Orleans Saints said his team won because they used the resilience and strength of the fans to go and play every game on Sunday with confidence that they can win it.
Steve Korte, former NFL offensive linesman, who played for the New Orleans Saints form 1983-1990 feels that not matter how the Saints finish the year, there will be renewed enthusiasm for them to do better next year.
