49ers beat Vikings to reach NFC Championship

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Behind a strong defensive effort, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 27 - 10 to reach the NFC Championship game.

The 49ers came in fresh having enjoyed a rest week after earning the top seed in the NFC Conference and took the lead with a Kendrick Bourne touchdown.

They have now earned the right to host either Green Bay or Seattle in next Sunday's NFC Championship game.

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