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Vikings score quickly, easily in taking 7-0 lead

Kyle Rudolph

Minnesota Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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Well, that was easy.

The Vikings quieted the raucous Eagles crowd by taking the opening kickoff and scoring a touchdown. The nine-play, 75-yard drive ate up 4:46 off the clock. Minnesota gained 6, 2, 2, 11, 3, 12, 10, 4 and 25 yards.

Case Keenum went 3-for-3 for 48 yards, including the 25-yard touchdown to a wide-open Kyle Rudolph. Eagles linebacker Najee Goode trailed Rudolph by several yards.

The Vikings have scored on their opening drive in five consecutive games.