OLB · Minnesota Vikings vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers · 54 graded snaps
Replacement
Van Ginkel provided timely splash plays—including a split sack and a fourth-quarter interception—but frequent contain lapses as a pass rusher kept his overall grade to a replacement-level 69.4.
Pass rush6337Run defense7014Coverage753
The full breakdown
Van Ginkel's grade was buoyed by high-leverage plays in coverage and run defense but weighed down by inconsistent rush lanes across 37 pass-rush snaps. When attacking the pocket with inside counters, he was lethal, generating an edge hit (Q2 0:56), a split sack (Q2 0:34), and drawing a holding call that erased an 85-yard touchdown (Q3 4:03). However, he frequently ran past pocket depth and surrendered contain, conceding multiple scramble lanes (Q2 2:36, Q4 12:02, Q4 0:21). Sturdy edge setting in run defense and a clutch fourth-quarter interception dropped into zone coverage (Q4 1:54) helped stabilize his overall mark.
Strengths
Sharp inside counter rush moves
Setting edge against tight ends
Zone coverage awareness
Weaknesses
Rushing past quarterback depth
Losing edge contain against scrambles
Plays that moved the grade
+1.5Q4 01:54, 4th & 13Dropped off the line into a short zone, read the quarterback's hot throw, and secured an interception on fourth down.
+1.5Q2 00:34, 1st & 10Executed an inside move to beat the right tackle and collapse the pocket for a split five-yard sack.
+1.5Q3 04:03, 3rd & 29Used a sharp inside counter to beat the right tackle and draw a holding penalty that erased an 85-yard touchdown pass.
Every graded snap · 17 wins or losses, 37 routine
-0.5Q1 06:50 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushBlitzes off the edge but is met in the hole and completely stopped by the running back.
+0.5Q2 07:56 · 1 & 7 · Run defenseSets a strong edge against Otton, forcing the ball carrier to cut inside.
+0.5Q2 04:06 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTakes on the tight end's block and sets a firm edge, forcing the running back to cut inside toward the safety.
-0.5Q2 02:36 · 3 & 2 · Pass rushRushed too deep past the QB, opening up the right side of the pocket for the scramble.
-0.5Q2 01:53 · 3 & 10 · Pass rushAttempts an outside speed rush but is pushed past the depth of the quarterback, taking himself out of the play.
+1.5Q2 00:56 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushExecutes a quick inside move to cross the right tackle's face, generating immediate pressure and hitting the quarterback to force an incompletion.
+1.5Q2 00:34 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushExecutes a quick inside move to beat the right tackle, collapsing the pocket and securing a split sack.
+0.5Q3 08:35 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseTakes on the kick-out block from the sifting TE, holding his ground and forcing the runner to cut upfield into the pursuit.
+0.5Q3 07:51 · 3 & 7 · Pass rushGets good upfield burst against the right tackle, forcing the QB to step up and eventually scramble out of the pocket.
+1.5Q3 04:03 · 3 & 29 · Pass rushExecutes a sharp inside counter move to beat the right tackle, forcing a holding penalty that negates a massive touchdown.
-0.5Q4 12:02 · 2 & 9 · Pass rushRushes off the right edge but gets pushed too far upfield and past the pocket, opening a lane.
+1Q4 10:20 · 1 & 10 · Run defenseSheds the backside block of TE #87 and pursues down the line to assist on the tackle for loss.
-0.5Q4 03:05 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushRushes too far upfield and loses outside contain, allowing the QB to easily bootleg underneath him.
+0.5Q4 02:25 · 2 & 14 · CoverageRushes the edge, recognizes the screen, and shows great hustle to pursue to the sideline and assist in the tackle.
+1.5Q4 01:54 · 4 & 13 · CoverageDrops off the line of scrimmage into a short zone, reads the hot throw, and easily secures the interception.
-0.5Q4 00:28 · 1 & 10 · Pass rushStymied on the edge by the right tackle, generating no pressure.
-0.5Q4 00:21 · 2 & 10 · Pass rushRushes too deep up the arc and loses outside contain, allowing the QB to step up and escape.