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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Picks off pass in Week 14 rout
Andrew Van Ginkel notched four tackles (one solo) and two defensed passes, including an interception, in Sunday's 31-0 victory versus the Commanders.Van Ginkel's biggest play came in the third quarter, when he intercepted a pass intended for Terry McLaurin and returned it 40 yards to set up a Minnesota field goal. That was Van Ginkel's first pickoff of the campaign and fifth of his career, all of which have come over the past four seasons. The veteran linebacker's sack count has been down a bit this year -- he has 4.0 through eight games -- but he's also contributed seven defensed passes, one shy of his career-best regular-season mark.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sacks Williams in Week 11
Andrew Van Ginkel recorded eight total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Bears.The Wisconsin product was one of two Minnesota Vikings to get after the quarterback in the Week 11 loss, bringing down Caleb Williams at the start of the fourth quarter. Van Ginkel has played in just five games this season due to a lingering neck issue, recording 22 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and four passes defended over 223 defensive snaps. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offensive linemen in the Week 12 matchup against the Packers.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Will play against Chicago
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.Van Ginkel had his practice reps limited Wednesday and Thursday due to a lingering neck issue, but he's been cleared to play Week 11 after practicing fully Friday. The veteran linebacker has posted seven tackles (three solo) and two pass defenses across his last two games.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) was limited in Wednesday's practiceVan Ginkel missed five games earlier in the season due to a neck injury. He has played in the Minnesota Vikings' last two games, but the issue appears to have cropped up again, limiting his practice participation to open Week 11 prep. Van Ginkel will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and fade an injury designation ahead of Sunday's NFC North clash against Chicago.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Active for Week 9
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.Van Ginkel has missed the past four games due to a neck injury, but he practiced in full during Week 9 prep and will return to action for a divisional showdown in Detroit. The star pass rusher recorded 2.0 sacks in limited action during Week 3 against the Bengals before being knocked out of the contest, and he was a menace last season, notching 11.5 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. Van Ginkel also has four career defensive touchdowns, two of which came in 2024.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Questionable for Week 9
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions.Coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that he expects Van Ginkel to play against Detroit. The veteran edge rusher hasn't played since Week 3. His potential return to the lineup will be a boost to Minnesota's pass rush and run defense off the edge.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Looks ready for return
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) logged a full practice session Wednesday.Van Ginkel has suited up only twice this season, most recently missing each of Minnesota's last four games. This marks the first time that he's practiced in full in that span, setting him up to return for a key Week 9 showdown against the Lions.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Ruled out Week 8
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chargers, Craig Peters of the Minnesota Vikings' official site reports.Van Ginkel was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but the 2019 fifth-rounder will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a neck injury, which puts Dallas Turner in line for another start at outside linebacker. Van Ginkel's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Lions on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited Tuesday
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough.Van Ginkel has been listed as limited in each of the Minnesota Vikings' first two walkthroughs of the week, so his participation in Wednesday's session will shed light on his chances of returning from a three-game absence Thursday against the Chargers. Dallas Turner would continue to see an increased workload at outside linebacker if Van Ginkel is not cleared to return.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Estimated as limited Monday
Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) was listed as a limited participant on the Minnesota Vikings' estimated practice report Monday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.Van Ginkel has missed the Vikings' last three games due to a neck injury. With Minnesota operating on a short week, the 2019 fifth-rounder will have less time to progress in his recovery ahead of Thursday's game against the Chargers. If Van Ginkel is not cleared to return, Dallas Turner should continue to see additional snaps at outside linebacker.