Christopher Gates has been the lead writer at The Daily Norseman since the site launched in July of 2006, covering the Minnesota Vikings day in and day out.
In his first season with the Minnesota Vikings, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel has been a thorn in the side of everyone offensive coordinator that has had to line up against the Minnesota defense. He had a standout performance on Sunday in the victory over Seattle, and he was recognized for that today.
The National Football League has just announced that Van Ginkel has been named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Vikings’ 27-24 victory in Seattle in Week 16.