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Andrew Glover celebrates his second-quarter TD catch, which gave Minnesota a 14-0 lead.

Vikings keep sailing right along Forgive the Minnesota Vikings if they seemed a bit subdued after reaching the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 11 years. See, the Vikes are looking way beyond Sunday's convincing 41-21 victory over the Cardinals in the divisional playoffs. "We're not exactly surprised," receiver Cris Carter said. As well they shouldn't be. Arizona found no answer for the highest-scoring offense in NFL history, and Minnesota held a 17-0 lead before Jake Plummer had even completed his first pass. The Purple Gang rolls into the conference title game against Atlanta having scored an average of 41.5 points in last six games and won its nine home games this season by an average of 23 points. Randall getting better with age Hoard, Smith provide Vikings with flash, dash Vikings fans crashing bandwagon Sean Salisbury's breakdown Focal Point: Moss vs. Williams Inside the Vikings' playbook Vikings up front about their success Baxter's Bits: Cardinals at Vikings

Production down, satisfaction up for Vikings' Carter Cris Carter had a bad season by his high standards, but he couldn't be happier playing for the 15-1 Vikings heading into their divisional playoff game. Yo Adrian! Cards call on Murrell Arizona's efforts to keep the ball away from Minnesota will ride on the legs of Adrian Murrell. Vikings loose, ready as preparation intensifies Vikings coach Dennis Green says his "guys are clearly focused." Everything falls into place for Vikes -- almost Just about everything has gone right lately in Minnesota, especially the potential road to the Super Bowl. Ending 51-year playoff drought not enough Arizona coach Vince Tobin says the upset of Dallas isn't enough to satisfy him. NFC guard officially has changed The power structure in the NFC is in flux, with the Pack and Cowboys both nearing the ends of their eras.

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