page_title: Minneapolis Miracle
section_title: Game summary
hierarchical_section_title: Minneapolis Miracle / Game summary
caption_attribution_description: English: Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Case Keenum, playing against the Washington Redskins on November 12, 2017.
context_page_description: The Minneapolis Miracle was the National Football Conference divisional playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints on January 14, 2018, and specifically its final play. The game was played as part of the National Football League's 2017–18 playoffs.
  The Saints came back from a 17–0 first-half deficit and established a 24–23 lead with 25 seconds remaining in the contest. On the last play of the game, Vikings quarterback Case Keenum threw a 27-yard pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs; Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle, allowing Diggs to run to the end zone to complete the 61-yard touchdown pass. This game was the first in NFL playoffs history to end in a touchdown as time expired.
  In the aftermath, Keenum and Diggs were lauded for their efforts on the game-winning score, while Williams received criticism for his missed tackle. The Vikings' radio call by Paul Allen – who described the play as a "Minneapolis Miracle" – went viral and became the popular appellation for both the play and the game itself. The play won multiple end-of-year awards and prompted a change to the rules.
caption: Case Keenum became the starting quarterback of the Vikings after injuries to Teddy Bridgewater and Sam Bradford.
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