Vikings DL Levi Drake Rodriguez Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez has been named the NFC special teams player of the week. Rodriguez was instrumental in the Vikings' 27-24 win over the Lions, blocking a Jake Bates field goal attempt with 6:20 remaining in the fourth quarter, a play that helped the Vikings establish a 10-point lead. His contributions extended beyond special teams, as he also recorded two tackles, a sack, and two quarterback hits in the victory.