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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 33 | 5.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Top Andrew Van Ginkel News
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Notches seven stops in TNF loss
Van Ginkel racked up seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's loss to the Rams.
Van Ginkel has tallied back-to-back games with seven total tackles each, and in Week 7 versus the Lions his count included 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble. The veteran linebacker's playmaking ability makes him a high-upside IDP fantasy option, and he faces three upcoming favorable matchups against the Colts, Jaguars and Titans.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Sacks Goff twice in Week 7
Van Ginkel finished Sunday's 31-29 loss to the Lions with seven tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
Van Ginkel's two sacks on Jared Goff combined for a loss of 23 yards Sunday, the second of which nearly led to a fumble recovery by the Vikings in the fourth quarter. Van Ginkel has played at least 53 defensive snaps in each of the last three games, and his 5.0 sacks on the year is tied with Jonathan Greenard and Pat Jones for most on the Vikings.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Scores second touchdown of 2024
Van Ginkel recorded one tackle and an interception returned for a touchdown in Sunday's 23-17 win against the Jets.
Van Ginkel dropped into coverage on a third down late in the first quarter and corralled a pass intended for Garrett Wilson with one hand, returning it 63 yards to the house to give the Vikings a 10-0 lead. It was his second pick-six of the year and the fourth touchdown of his career.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Leads Minnesota in tackles Sunday
Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.
Van Ginkel played a major role in the Vikings' statement performance in Week 3, holding a high-powered Texans offense to just seven points. He was one of three Vikings to sack C.J. Stroud during Sunday's contest, while also leading the team in total tackles. Van Ginkel, a first-year Viking, appears to be fitting into defensive coordinator Brian Flores' scheme well through his first three games, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Full practice participant Thursday
Van Ginkel (foot) practiced in full Thursday.
Van Ginkel opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but he was able to go through drills without restrictions Thursday. Barring any setbacks, he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Texans. The 2019 fifth-round pick has tallied eight tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and a pick-six over the first two games of the regular season.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Limited Wednesday
Van Ginkel (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Van Ginkel played through his foot issue in the Vikings' Week 2 win over the 49ers, so his limited participation Wednesday is likely precautionary. However, if the Wisconsin product's injury is too much to overcome in Week 3, expect Dallas Turner (knee) and Pat Jones to see increased snaps on Minnesota's first-team defense.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: No designation for Sunday
Van Ginkel (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation and will play Sunday against the 49ers.
Van Ginkel missed practice Wednesday but was upgraded to limited Thursday and was cleared to play Friday. In Minnesota's Week 1 throttling of the Giants, the veteran edge rusher recorded four tackles (two solo), including one sack, and a pick-six interception.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Upgraded to limited Thursday
Van Ginkel (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice session.
Van Ginkel did not participate in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to see the field in a restricted capacity Thursday. His participation in Friday's practice will give a better sense on his availability for the Vikings' Week 2 showdown against the 49ers on Sunday. Van Ginkel accrued four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 1 victory over the Giants.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Dealing with foot injury
Van Ginkel (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.
Van Ginkel was all over the field during his Vikings debut in Week 1, but it now appears he could be in jeopardy of missing time due to a foot injury. The Wisconsin product's practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of whether Van Ginkel will be able to suit up in Week 2. If he remains hindered by this foot issue throughout the week, expect 2024 first-round pick Dallas Turner to see increased work with the Vikings' first-team defense.
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Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Snags pick-six
Van Ginkel logged four tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned an interception for a touchdown during Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Van Ginkel was dominant in his debut with the Vikings as he scored his third career touchdown. The 29-year-old has now recorded an interception in three straight seasons, and he'll look to build off this strong performance next week versus the 49ers.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 242 lbs |
| Birthplace: Rock Valley, IA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Wisconsin |
| Experience: 6 |