Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Upgrades to full practice
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Van Ginkel (hip) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
Van Ginkel was limited in practice Thursday due to a hip injury, but it looks like he's now returned to full health ahead of Monday's divisional matchup against Chicago. The veteran linebacker hasn't yet missed a game this season, and he's compiled 62 tackles (42 solo) across 13 appearances, including a career-high 9.0 sacks. Van Ginkel has also tallied five passes defensed, two interceptions, one forced fumble and two defensive touchdowns.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited to open week
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Vikings' walkthrough Thursday.
Van Ginkel has been able to play through the thigh injury for each of Minnesota's last two games, so his limited participation isn't a major concern. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his participation at practice this week before Monday's matchup with the Bears.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Available Sunday
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Van Ginkel (thigh) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.
Van Ginkel will play through a thigh injury for the second straight week. Look for him to take on his usual workload assuming any setbacks are avoided. The linebacker has logged 40 tackles (26 solo), 6.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble in seven games since Minnesota's Week 6 bye.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Questionable for Week 14
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Van Ginkel played through a thigh injury in Week 13 against the Cardinals. After practicing in a limited fashion all week, it seems likely that Van Ginkel will be available for Sunday's game, barring any setbacks. In the seven games since the Vikings' Week 6 bye, Van Ginkel has logged 40 tackles (26 solo), including 6.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Still nursing injury
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ginkel played through his thigh injury in Minnesota's Week 13 win over the Cardinals, recording six total tackles over 60 defensive snaps. Wednesday's limited session indicates that the veteran linebacker is still nursing the injury, however, he'll likely continue playing through the issue in the Vikings' Week 14 matchup against the Falcons unless he downgrades to no practice participation Thursday or Friday.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Good to go against Arizona
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Van Ginkel (thigh) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Van Ginkel opened the week with consecutive limited practices due to a thigh injury. However, he was able to finish strong with a full practice Friday, and he is on track to play Sunday. In the six games since the Vikings' Week 6 bye, Van Ginkel has logged 34 tackles (24 solo), including 6.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble.
Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Dealing with hip issue
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Van Ginkel (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
The Wisconsin product appears to have picked up a hip injury in the Vikings' Week 12 win over the Bears despite playing 60 defensive snaps and recording seven total tackles, including 1.0 sacks. Van Ginkel has been one of the NFL's best outside linebackers this season, and he'll likely play through the issue in Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals unless he downgrades to no practice participation Thursday or Friday.
Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Tallies another sack in win
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Van Ginkel finished with seven tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win over the Bears.
The linebacker now has 9.0 sacks on the year, tied with teammate Jonathan Greenard for the sixth most in the league. Van Ginkel also has 53 total tackles (39 solo), four pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Two sacks in win
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Van Ginkel had eight total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
Van Ginkel was limited by a hip injury in practice last week but looked at full speed in the win. He had five total pressures on the Titans' Will Levis, according to Pro Football Focus.
Van Ginkel (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Van Ginkel opened the Vikings' week of practice with consecutive limited sessions, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting he's moved past his hip injury in time for Sunday's matchup. Expect the Wisconsin product to line up opposite Jonathan Greenard as part of Minnesota's top edge-rushing duo in Week 11.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited Wednesday
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Van Ginkel (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ginkel recorded three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, across 39 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Jaguars, but it appears he picked up a hip injury in the process. The Wisconsin product likely needs to upgrade to full participation in practice Thursday or Friday in order to approach this weekend's game against the Titans without an injury designation.
Van Ginkel recorded three tackles (three solo), with 1.0 sack, during the Vikings' win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Van Ginkel's strong season continues as he's already matched his career-high total of 6.0 sacks in only nine games played. The 29-year-old will look to keep producing and add to his totals during the team's Week 11 matchup versus the Titans.
