Steve Hoikkala
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Steve Hoikkala

Expertise:
Football, Baseball, Basketball
Education:
Valley City State University; University of Mary
Location:
Bismarck, ND

Experience

Steve Hoikkala covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and New Orleans Saints. A sports writer since 2025, his work has been featured with PurplePTSD.com covering the Minnesota Vikings. Steve also hosts the weekly "Vikings Playbook" podcast covering the Minnesota Vikings.

Steve is the Owner and Editor at Fantasy15Football.com covering the NFL from a  Fantasy Football perspective.

Education

Steve attended Valley City State University and the University of Mary.

Latest Articles From Steve Hoikkala

Broncos Defense Delivers Overtime Thriller Over Seahawks 17-14

Broncos Defense Delivers Overtime Thriller Over Seahawks 17-14

Cris Carter Told Justin Jefferson to Stay Quiet on Vikings QB

Cris Carter Told Justin Jefferson to Stay Quiet on Vikings QB

Vikings DC Brian Flores Credits Charlie Frye’s Impact On Defense

Vikings DC Brian Flores Credits Charlie Frye’s Impact On Defense

Saints QB Tyler Shough On Loss To Falcons: “I’d Boo Too”

Saints QB Tyler Shough On Loss To Falcons: “I’d Boo Too”

Saints Lose 45-24; Chris Olave Avoids Injury Scare

Saints Lose 45-24; Chris Olave Avoids Injury Scare

Vikings Ranked No. 3 by Bucky Brooks After Untraditional 4-0 Start

Vikings Ranked No. 3 by Bucky Brooks After Untraditional 4-0 Start

Vikings’ Will Reichard Is Perfect Again in Win Over Dolphins

Vikings’ Will Reichard Is Perfect Again in Win Over Dolphins

Vikings Injury Forces Another Roster Move vs. Dolphins

Vikings Injury Forces Another Roster Move vs. Dolphins

Vikings Justin Jefferson Availability Status Now Final vs. Dolphins

Vikings Justin Jefferson Availability Status Now Final vs. Dolphins

Vikings Kyler Murray Bold Predictions: Record Day vs 0-3 Dolphins

Vikings Kyler Murray Bold Predictions: Record Day vs 0-3 Dolphins

Saints Running Back Travis Etienne Jr. Placed on IR

Saints Running Back Travis Etienne Jr. Placed on IR

Vikings’ Myles Price Keeps Fox Sports All-Star List Streak Rolling

Vikings’ Myles Price Keeps Fox Sports All-Star List Streak Rolling

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Addresses J.J. McCarthy Trade

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell Addresses J.J. McCarthy Trade

Justin Jefferson Injury Update Brings Huge News for Vikings Offense

Justin Jefferson Injury Update Brings Huge News for Vikings Offense

Vikings Defense Set to Face Dolphins Without Star De’Von Achane

Vikings Defense Set to Face Dolphins Without Star De’Von Achane

Saints RB Travis Etienne Limited Wednesday Leading Into Week 3

Saints RB Travis Etienne Limited Wednesday Leading Into Week 3

Brian Flores Praises Vikings Defense After 9-3 Win Over Bears

Brian Flores Praises Vikings Defense After 9-3 Win Over Bears

Vikings HC Gives Injury Update After Gritty 9-3 Win in Chicago

Vikings HC Gives Injury Update After Gritty 9-3 Win in Chicago

Vikings Aaron Jones Takes Rushing Challenge “Head On”

Vikings Aaron Jones Takes Rushing Challenge “Head On”

Broncos Bo Nix Responds After First Drive INT

Broncos Bo Nix Responds After First Drive INT

Vikings O’Connell: Updates On Murray, Preps Wentz for Bears D

Vikings O’Connell: Updates On Murray, Preps Wentz for Bears D

Vikings Blake Cashman Instrumental In Win Over Packers

Vikings Blake Cashman Instrumental In Win Over Packers

Former NFL Quarterback Makes Bold Vikings Prediction Statement

Former NFL Quarterback Makes Bold Vikings Prediction Statement

Vikings Injury Report Lists 3 Players Leading Into Week 1

Vikings Injury Report Lists 3 Players Leading Into Week 1

FS1’s Nick Wright Unveils Kyler Murray’s NFL QB Tier Ranking

FS1’s Nick Wright Unveils Kyler Murray’s NFL QB Tier Ranking

NFL GMFB Crew Makes NFC North Winner & Playoff Predictions

NFL GMFB Crew Makes NFC North Winner & Playoff Predictions

Hitman Returns: Harrison Smith Completes Flores’ Defense

Hitman Returns: Harrison Smith Completes Flores’ Defense

Vikings Rookie Suffers Worrying Injury vs. Broncos in Preseason Finale

Vikings Rookie Suffers Worrying Injury vs. Broncos in Preseason Finale

Broncos: 5 Players to Watch vs. Vikings Tonight

Broncos: 5 Players to Watch vs. Vikings Tonight

Minnesota Vikings Unveil Highly Anticipated “Rivalry” Uniforms

Minnesota Vikings Unveil Highly Anticipated “Rivalry” Uniforms

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