Mike Morgan (57) of the Seattle Seahawks celebrated after Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) missed, wide left, on a 27-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s NFL playoff game. The loss left Minnesota out of the playoffs while Seattle plays on. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

How did today's temps compare?

13 below, Dec. 31, 1967 Dallas at Green Bay in the NFL championship

9 below, Jan. 10, 1982 San Diego at Cincinnati in the AFC championship

4 below, Jan. 10, 2016 Seattle at Minnesota in NFC Wildcard game

1 below, Jan. 20, 2008 New York at Green Bay in the NFC championship

Zero hour: The air was cold but football fans were fired up for Sunday's playoff game. A7

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