1976 NFC Championship Game
December 26, 1976: a blocked field goal returned 90 yards started a 24-13 win over the Rams and the Vikings' fourth Super Bowl trip.
The 1976 NFC Championship Game was played on December 26, 1976. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-13 to win the conference for the third time in four years and reach Super Bowl XI. It was the last conference championship game played in December.
Quick Facts
- Dates
- December 18, 1976–January 9, 1977
- Season
- 1976
- Teams
- 8
- Matches
- 7
- Title game name
- Super Bowl XI
- Stadium
- Rose Bowl
- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Defending champions
- Pittsburgh Steelers
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Background
The Rams dominated the opening quarter but trailed 7-0: after their drive stalled at the Vikings' 2-yard line, Nate Allen blocked the field goal and Bobby Bryant returned it 90 yards for a touchdown. Matt Blair then blocked a punt to set up a Fred Cox field goal for a 10-0 halftime lead, and Chuck Foreman's 62-yard run led to his own 1-yard touchdown. Los Angeles scored twice in the third quarter, but the Vikings held on. Foreman finished with 118 rushing yards on 15 carries plus 5 catches for 81 yards. Minnesota had beaten Washington 35-20 in the divisional round.
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