US EditionVikings Star Andrew Van Ginkel Calls Out ‘Dirty Play’ by the Lions
Van Ginkel called the unpenalized block by receiver Kalif Raymond a "dirty play" and urged the league to review such hits to enhance player safety.
- On Sunday at Ford Field, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was knocked down by a block from Kalif Raymond, no penalty was called, and Van Ginkel tackled Jahmyr Gibbs for a one-yard loss.
- On the play, Kalif Raymond lined up as an outside receiver, went in motion, then sprinted to hit Van Ginkel's left shoulder as he took his first steps as a pass rusher.
- After reviewing the play, Kevin O'Connell showed the clip to praise Van Ginkel's instincts, and Van Ginkel said, `Obviously getting hit on the side, I'm just going to pass rush`.
- Van Ginkel urged the league to review the play, calling it dirty, while teammate Eric Wilson criticized it as a cheap shot during Wednesday's locker room discussion.
- After returning from injury, Andrew Van Ginkel signed a one-year, $23 million deal mostly guaranteed at $22.4 million and earned 75.1 overall and 80.6 run-defense PFF grades.
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Vikings star Andrew Van Ginkel calls out ‘dirty play’ by the Lions
In the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions, edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel got hit with a blindside block by receiver Kalif Raymond.
Andrew Van Ginkel Blasts Lions WR For "Dirty Play"
What’s a divisional matchup without a little turmoil? Andrew Van Ginkel fed the fire a bit with reporters at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota when commenting on a blindside block he received from Detroit Lions WR Kalif Raymond.Van Ginkel did end up making the play after receiving the blindside block anyway, but that didn’t change his opinion on it. The star edge rusher was very obviously bothered by the rep by Raymond, as evidenced by …
Vikings Call Out Kalif Raymond for ‘Cheap Shot’ Block on Andrew Van Ginkel
The Minnesota Vikings are still buzzing about Sunday’s 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions, but one particular play has left some hard feelings in the Vikings’ locker room, specifically between linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel and Lions receiver Kalif Raymond. Late in the first half, Van Ginkel was blindsided by a block from Raymond while rushing the passer. The hit sent him spinning to the turf, though he impressively regrouped and still managed to ma…
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