Stefon Diggs erased decades of Minnesota heartache

overall selection in last April’s NFL draft, sat sobbing in front of his cubicle in the Saints’ locker room.

“I’m going to take it upon myself,” Williams said after composing himself for a stand-up performance in front of the assembled media, “to make sure nothing like this happens again to me.”

While the magical ending in Minnesota dominated the playoff discussions, there were other notable calls in the divisional round: PAYTON’S CHALLENGES » Saints coach Sean Payton unsuccessfully challenged two calls on the same series in the fourth quarter: Wright’s 27-yard catch and Keenum’s knee not being down before he released the ball.

“Two very bad challenges by the Saints,” tweeted Tony Dungy. “Not sure who is talking to Sean Payton in the Coaches booth but they have given him poor information.”

Payton explained afterward that the monitor in the team’s booth was malfunctioning, so he didn’t have an assistant coach warning him not to throw his red challenge flag. MOVING ON » Tennessee’s 35-14 loss at New England turned out to be Mike Mularkey ‘s last as head coach of the Titans. He was fired Monday after leading them to their first playoff victory in 14 seasons.

A week after controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said Mularkey “will be our head coach moving forward,” she dismissed him, saying, “It became evident that we saw different paths to achieve greater success.”

Of the six head coaches ousted this cycle, only Mularkey made it to the playoffs.

JEFF ROBERSON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates in the end zone Sunday after a making the gamewinning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints late the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Minneapolis. The Vikings...