Van Ginkel named NFC Defensive Player of Week

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Vikings have path to NFC's No. 1 seed
The Vikings currently stand as the NFC's top wild-card seed, but Minnesota could make a major leap in the playoff picture in the next two weeks.
Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel wins NFC Defensive Player of the Week
The Minnesota Vikings are riding high after winning their eighth straight game on Sunday when they traveled to Seattle to face the Seahawks. It was a close game for the team, but they made enough plays in the second half to secure the win and continue their march to
Vikings LB Andrew Van Ginkel named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Van Ginkel has been named the NFC's Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance against the Seattle Seahawks. The linebacker helped Minnesota soar to a 27-24 victory, tallying two sacks, three quarterback hits and two tackles for loss on Sunday at Lumen Field.
Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel: Logs pair of sacks against Seattle
Van Ginkel totaled five tackles (two solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's 27-24 Week 16 win against the Seahawks. Van Ginkel took over the game from a defensive standpoint in the fourth quarter, during which he notched four of his five stops.
Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two fourth-quarter sacks against the Seattle Seahawks in a 27-24 win on Sunday. They were the only times that the Vikings defense brought down Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith,
Former Wisconsin linebacker named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Former Wisconsin linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was named the NFC’s Defensive Player of Week 16 on Tuesday. Van Ginkel, who played at Wisconsin from 2017-18, earned the designation for his contributions in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Vikings' Andrew Van Ginkel earns accolade after Sunday's showing in Seattle
Van Ginkel has 11 sacks and 17 tackles for loss this season — both career highs — as he's putting the finishing touches on perhaps his best season as a pro.
Vikings tie Lions for best record in NFC by beating Seahawks: Key takeaways
A late 39-yard touchdown from Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson lifted the Vikings to their eighth straight win.
Vikings catch breaks for clearer path to NFC's top seed
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