Van Ginkel had eight total tackles and two 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 quarterback, according to Pro Football Focus.
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Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
7/1/1995 (29)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'4", 238 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 5; Pk (MIA)
Birthplace
Rock Valley, IA, USA
Position
OLB
College
Wisconsin
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2024-Present
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2019-2024
(5 seasons)
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Van Ginkel had eight total tackles and two 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 quarterback, 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.
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.
Van Ginkel racked up seven tackles (four solo) during Thursday's loss to the Rams. Van Ginkel now now tallied back-to-back games with seven total tackles each, though 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.
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.
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.
Van Ginkel recorded six total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sack, 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.
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.