Star Tribune · Oct 10, 2021
Everson Griffen plays his way back into the Vikings' starting lineup
Defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the first quarter.Linebacker Eric Kendricks has seen this movie before: Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen breezes by a blocker with a spin move as unstoppable as a tornado. It's how Griffen beat Lions left tackle Penei Sewell for his second straight sack, leading to a Jared Goff fumble in the first quarter of Sunday's 19-17 win over Detroit.
Griffen shrugged when asked how he times his trademark spin move, which has opened doors for many of his 78 career sacks with the Vikings. Kendricks, his teammate of six years, interjected while sitting next to Griffen at the postgame podium.
