NFL Playoffs: Saints Snakebitten Again As Vikings Win In OT To Set Up Date With Niners; Seahawks Knock Off Eagles In Philly

The opening round of the NFL Playoffs concluded on Sunday with two games, both in the National Football Conference.

At New Orleans:

Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph in overtime as the Minnesota Vikings knocked off the New Orleans Saints 26-20 in their opening-round contest.

The game-winning TD was set up by a 43-yard pass to Adam Thielen.

It was the Vikings' first road playoff victory in 15 years.

Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook scored two touchdowns.

It was the third straight year that the Saints' season ended on the game's final play.



At Philadelphia:

Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf while Marshawn Lynch ran for another score as the Seattle Seahawks held off the Philadelphia Eagles 17-9 on the road.



Here are the matchups for the NFC's divisional round with both kickoff times Pacific Standard:

Saturday:

At Santa Clara, California:

Minnesota Vikings @ San Francisco 49ers, 1:35 PM (NBC)



Sunday:

At Green Bay, Wisconsin:

Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers, 3:40 PM (FOX)