MINNEAPOLIS — We’re live from U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Vikings host the Giants three weeks after narrowly defeating their NFC peers in a Christmas Eve nail-biter. Kirk Cousins and Co. they’ve been nearly perfect at home this year, posting an 8-1 record at Minnesota in the game. But New York has proven to be one of the more scrappy teams in the conference, with an improved Daniel Jones guiding their first career playoff run.
Both teams have thrived in tough situations under their first-year coaches, with Kevin O’Connell keeping the ball smart in Justin Jefferson’s vicinity, and Brian Daboll’s physicality oozing in the Giants’ ball-control offense. And Sunday’s rematch has been predictably even so far, with New York holding a 17-14 lead at halftime. Jones has been sharp as well as busy on the ground, while Cousins has leaned on TJ Hockenson to lead a pair of touchdown drives.
Half a decade removed from the “Minneapolis Miracle,” which team is best positioned to continue its miraculous journey? Either way, it’s must-see TV. And we bring it to you right here, straight from the scene of the action, with live updates and analysis.