Steve Hoikkala, Author at HEAVY

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.

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Latest Articles From Steve Hoikkala

Hitman Returns: Harrison Smith Completes Flores’ Defense

Vikings Rookie Suffers Worrying Injury vs. Broncos in Preseason Finale

Broncos: 5 Players to Watch vs. Vikings Tonight

Minnesota Vikings Unveil Highly Anticipated “Rivalry” Uniforms

Saints RB Depth Takes Another Hit With Ty Chandler Injury

Vikings Randy Moss Inducted To ESPN Fantasy Football HOF

Vikings Safety Battle Heats Up; Rookie Jakobe Thomas Returns

Vikings Justin Jefferson Believes In Murray’s Arm & Athleticism

Vikings To Sit Starters vs. Ravens; J.J. McCarthy Expected to Start

Vikings QB2 Depth: J.J. McCarthy QB2 Still Over Carson Wentz

Vikings/Ravens Joint Practice Day 1 Notes: Defense Wins The Day

Vikings Kevin O’Connell’s Message: Rottweilers, Not Chihuahuas

Vikings & Ravens Joint Practices: 5 Things To Watch

Saints’ Alvin Kamara Injury News Creates Early-Season Challenge

Bo Nix on Jaylen Waddle’s Return: “He’s an Elite Player”

Goodell: Overseas NFL Teams Inevitable — Expand or Relocate?

Vikings Tight End Depth and 2027 NFL Draft Options

Broncos RJ Harvey Aims for NFL’s Top RB Room

Vikings Place S/LB Jamal Adams on Season-Ending IR