‘Minneapolis Miracle’ A Turning Point For Oft-Unlucky Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — There was Drew Pearson’s push-off, and Darrin Nelson’s drop.

There was Gary Anderson, and 41-Donut.

There was Brett Favre’s Bountygate-battered interception in 2009, and Blair Walsh Wide Left in 2015.

And then, finally, there was Seven Heaven.

Things just simply don’t go this way for the Vikings. Not in the playoffs. It’s been only heartbreak.

But could it be that the Minneapolis Miracle, as it’s been named, changed all that?

“It’s a turning point,” said Stefon Diggs, minutes after catching the game-winning touchdown as time expired. “For everybody — the majority of people doubted us. They don’t think it’s going to happen. Especially because of history. And people have a way…