Though he might not be a household name at this point in his career, Van Ginkel has become so important to everything the Vikings do on defense. He has been very effective as a pass rusher, whether he’s using his speed off the edge, or his strength up the middle. He has also been very reliable whenever asked to drop in coverage.

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