Andrew Van Ginkel's big game complicates Vikings' trade deadline plans

Things have certainly changed in Minneapolis after the Minnesota Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 8, but not everything about the team's first loss of the season was bad.

Fortunately for the Vikings, one of their top edge rushers, Andrew Van Ginkel, delivered an outstanding performance. Minnesota's defense had some tough moments, but their pass rush against the Lions' lackluster offensive line made a difference, and Van Ginkel was a big factor.

In the loss, the Vikings got nine pressures, nine quarterback hits, and four sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. Van Ginkel not only gave Minnesota a glimpse of what he could do for the rest of 2026, but he might have made a…