Former Boise State tailback Jay Ajayi and the Philadelphia Eagles secured a spot in the Super Bowl on Sunday by beating the Minnesota Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game.
Ajayi, who was traded to the Eagles by the Miami Dolphins during the season, handled 18 of the Eagles’ 30 rushing attempts against the Vikings’ stout defense. He gained 73 yards, with a long of 16. He added three catches for 26 yards. His 99 yards from scrimmage led the team.
The Eagles will face the New England Patriots on Feb. 4 in Minneapolis. The Eagles opened as 5- to 6.