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Vikings' Van Ginkel Calls Out Lions' 'Dirty' Hit

11/6/2025

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel criticized Kalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions for a blindside block, calling the hit "dirty" and saying the league should look at it.
He was blindsided but still tackled Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a loss.
The incident spurred debate on legality and sportsmanship, while teammates and coaches praised Van Ginkel's resilience.

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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel criticized Kalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions for a blindside block, calling the hit "dirty" and saying the league should look at it.
He was blindsided but still tackled Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a loss.
The incident spurred debate on legality and sportsmanship, while teammates and coaches praised Van Ginkel's resilience.