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.
Who commentated the Minneapolis Miracle?
It's hard to forget the call. Of course, there is the famous one from Paul Allen that many Vikings fans heard, but those watching the game on a national broadcast got to hear Joe Buck say the now iconic words “Diggs! Sideline! Touchdown!
Who hugged Stefon Diggs?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs and New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams hug after their Week 8 game.
How long ago was the Minneapolis Miracle?
Two years later, the Steelers won the Super Bowl, beating the Vikings. That reality was met with encouragement by plenty of Vikings fans four years ago, after the Minneapolis Miracle (which happened on January 14, 2018) ended a week later with a loss to the Eagles in the NFC Championship.
What would happen if there was no miracle in Minneapolis?
Impact on the NFL
Most impacted by this lack of “Miracle” would be the city of Philadelphia. The Eagles would be denied their first Super Bowl in franchise history and the world would be denied what was a far superior highlight in the Philly Special.
34 related questions foundDid Stefon Diggs get fined for throwing his helmet?
While a 15-yard excessive celebration penalty was to be assessed to Diggs for throwing his helmet, the penalty could only be enforced on a kickoff. Keenum led the stadium in a rendition of the Vikings' "Skol" clap and chant and knelt to end the game on the two-point conversion try.
Who was QB for the Minnesota Miracle?
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum connects with wide receiver Stefon Diggs along the sideline and he dashes into the end zone to send the Vikings into the NFC Championship Game.
Is Case Keenum still in the NFL?
Keenum was traded to the Bills from the Browns on Saturday in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Is Case Keenum still playing?
Backup quarterback Case Keenum is headed to the Bills in return for a 2022 seventh-round draft pick, as reported by NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Saturday. Mitch Trubisky, who acted as Buffalo's backup quarterback to Josh Allen last season, signed with the Steelers in free agency.
Was there a flag on the Minneapolis miracle?
Will Brinson on Twitter: "The refs threw a flag on @stefondiggs for throwing his helmet after scoring the #MinneapolisMiracle TD.
Is Case Keenum still with the Browns?
The Keenum trade left the Browns in the market, as well. They've agreed to terms with former Dolphins and Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Pelissero added. Cleveland, of course, is also planning to deal Baker Mayfield after landing Watson from the Texans on Friday.
How much is Case Keenum contract?
Keenum, 34, is entering the final year of a three-year contract and has a $6.1 million base salary for the 2022 season. A league source told The News the Browns will absorb at least some of that cost.
What happened to Mayfield?
Mayfield struggled last season while playing with the torn labrum in his non-throwing left shoulder he suffered in Week 2. One season after finishing in the top 10 in QBR, he fell all the way to 27th in 2021, the largest QBR dropoff (-30.4) of any passer in the league.
What quarterback did the Browns pick up?
Cleveland Browns signing QB Jacoby Brissett to 1-year deal to back up Deshaun Watson, sources say.
