New Orleans Saints History: Saints Win NFC Championship Game

Hard to believe it was exactly four years ago today when the Saints defeated Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings 31-28 in an overtime thriller in the NFC Championship game, advancing the Saints to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

Most of us still have such vivid memories of probably the greatest Saints game ever to be played in the Superdome. Since Canal Street Chronicles was alive and well during this time, I thought it would make a lot more sense to relive the memories through our original coverage at the time. Take a trip down memory lane with these posts. And for those of you who were with us back then, be sure to read your own comments at the time for added nostalgia.

• Saints vs. Vikings NFC Championship Recap
• Saints vs. Vikings NFC Championship: The View from Section 140
• Saints vs. Vikings NFC Championship: Offensive Player Grades
• Saints vs. Vikings NFC Championship: Defense & Special Teams Player Grades

And, of course, the incredible ending. Still gives me chills every time I watch it.

Feel free to share your own memories of that amazing night in the comment section below.

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