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The Latest: Vikings lead Saints 17-7 after third quarter

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The Latest on the NFL playoffs on divisional weekend (all times EST):

7 p.m.

The New Orleans Saints are climbing back into their divisional round game at Minnesota.

Drew Brees found Michael Thomas for a 14-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter to finally get on the scoreboard and cut the Vikings' lead to 17-7. Then on the next play, Case Keenum was intercepted by Marcus Williams to give the Saints the ball again deep in Vikings territory.

The winner advances to the NFC championship game.