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Ex-Maryland WR Stefon Diggs scores first Vikings TD vs. 49ers thanks to 41-yard throw and catch
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The NFL Playoffs began a week ago and now we’re in the Divisional Round with the San Francisco 49ers hosting the Minnesota Vikings in the first game of the weekend.
The 49ers are the favorites, as the No. 1 seed at home against the No. 6-seeded Vikings. To start the game, the 49ers defense got a quick stop and immediately marched down the field to take an early 7-0 lead.
How did Minnesota respond? By a former Terrapin scoring a 41-yard touchdown.
Take a look at Stefon Diggs, who not only beat the defender, but made him look a bit silly, too, as the 49ers cornerback mis-played the ball and went right past Diggs:
Stefon Diggs gets the Vikings on the board with this spectacular 41 yard grab #HeATerp 🐢 pic.twitter.com/SruZOBt6IO
— Jordan Gold (@Jordan_Gold0) January 11, 2020
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Diggs played at Maryland from 2012-14, catching 150 passes for 2,227 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The Vikings and 49ers are currently tied at seven starting the second quarter. The game is being televised on NBC.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.