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Top 6 plays and highlights: Minnesota Vikings vs Saints Divisional Playoffs

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a touchdown to defeat the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 14: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a touchdown to defeat the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at U.S. Bank Stadium on January 14, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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McKinnon gets the first score of the game

After the Vikings forced a three and out on the opening drive of the Saints, Minnesota used a combination of Latavius Murray and an efficient passing game to move the team into the red zone.

With a little over 9 minutes left in the first quarter on second down with 8 yards to go for a first down, Minnesota lined up with a little trickery. After taking the snap, Keenum faked a sweep to a receiver but tossed the ball to Jerick McKinnon.

The blocking in front of McKinnon was flawless. The offensive lineman with the addition of wide receiver Adam Thielen made a massive hole for the running back to go through, letting him make a clean run to the end zone for the first score of the game.

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