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Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:13:34 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) could receive clearance to return at some point this season, in the opinion of beat writer Matt Vensel. Bridgewater has surfaced in videos throwing 40-yard passes.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Matt Vensel

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 20:34:51 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater is looking better throwing the ball, according to head coach Mike Zimmer, and WR Laquon Treadwell said he has been impressed with the timing of Bridgewater's throws.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:18:07 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater's (knee) return is still unknown at this point due to the severity of his injuries, according to general manager Rick Spielman.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 07:37:47 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) threw a few uncontested passes in positional drills Wednesday, May 31.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer

Wed, 24 May 2017 14:09:13 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) recently had a positive meeting with his doctors and has received clearance to progress in his rehab and start moving from side-to-side.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Wed, 24 May 2017 07:49:52 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has a doctor's visit Wednesday, May 24, to see if he can increase his work.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Tue, 23 May 2017 15:42:05 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) participated in some drop back passes during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23. Bridgewater's injured knee was in a brace and as he continues to rehabilitate from surgery.

Fantasy Tip: There's no telling when Bridgewater will be back to full health and be able to take the field again. In the meantime, Sam Bradford will continue to start. And while he is coming off a career year, Bradford's numbers just aren't good enough for him to be considered a QB1.

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| Source: Vikings.com

Fri, 05 May 2017 15:06:33 -0700

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said he is more optimistic than in the past that QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) will be able to return eventually. Bridgewater has been rehabbing at the team's facilities this offseason.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer

Thu, 04 May 2017 20:34:51 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) posted a video of himself going through agility drills Thursday, March 4.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater is still working his way back from a devastating knee injury, and he may not be ready to play at all in 2017. Look for Sam Bradford to open the year as the starter, but he is a mediocre QB2 for fantasy owners.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Jason Gonzalez

Mon, 01 May 2017 12:47:34 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater's fifth-year option will not be picked up, according to a source. Bridgewater is expected to begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list and will be reevaluated in October.

Fantasy Tip: The Vikings are Sam Bradford's team going forward. Bradford is coming off a career year in which he threw for 3,877 yards and 20 touchdowns while throwing only five picks. The numbers don't jump off the page, but he was extremely efficient. That being said, Bradford just doesn't produce enough to warrant QB1 consideration.

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| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 06:43:24 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is unlikely to have his fifth-year option exercised by the May 2 deadline, according to sources. The Vikings could still re-sign Bridgewater, but they do not appear willing to guarantee his 2018 salary for north of $11 million for injury when the quarterback is still trying to make it back from a catastrophic knee injury that has derailed other NFL players' careers.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater is probably not someone you can expect to see the first half of the season, if at all in 2017.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:37:37 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) remains without a timetable as he continues to recover from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and dislocated knee. General manager Rick Spielman did say that Bridgewater had a great first week of offseason activities.

Fantasy Tip: Whether or not Bridgewater will be ready for Week 1 of the 2017 season remains to be seen, but he may not even start even if he is ready. That being said, neither Sam Bradford nor Bridgewater should be drafted as QB1.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:58:56 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is running on land and focusing his rehab on strength, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater probably won't be a factor in fantasy this season as he works his way back from a brutal injury.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:44:03 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has been able to run in a pool and take part on other non-weight bearing activities but there is still no timetable for his return, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater is facing a long recovery because of his serious injury and there are questions about his availability for 2017. Owners in all leagues should avoid him next season. Sam Bradford should continue to be the starting quarterback for the Vikings and can be a No. 2 quarterback.

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| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:23:12 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) still has no timetable for his return, according to general manager Rick Spielman. Spielman added that it would be "unfair" to give Bridgewater an ultimatum after suffering multiple serious injuries. Bridgewater is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a dislocated knee.

Fantasy Tip: At this point it looks like Bridgewater will keep playing second fiddle to Sam Bradford, especially after Bradford's unsung success last year. Stay away from Bridgewater for the time being, and only draft Bradford as a QB2.

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| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero

Sat, 18 Feb 2017 18:44:15 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is "grinding" and doing all types of drills as part of his rehab from his knee injury, according to WR Charles Johnson.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater is likely to miss the entire 2017 season as he continues his recovery. Sam Bradford should continue to start in his place, but he is a low-upside QB2.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 10:15:04 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2017 season to continue his comeback from the torn ACL and dislocated knee he suffered during training camp last summer, according to a team source, which suggested the "shortest recovery" time for a player with Bridgewater's injuries is 19 months.

Fantasy Tip: A 19-month recovery would put Bridgewater on the shelf until March of 2018. Sam Bradford will enter this summer as the clear starter in the final season of his two-year deal and should be considered a midrange QB2 in fantasy.

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| Source: BleacherReport.com - Jason Cole

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 09:35:09 -0800

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is doing well in his recovery from a serious knee injury but there are too many factors in the recovery to determine a return date for Bridgewater.

Fantasy Tip: It may be a while until Bridgewater returns to the field because of the severity of the injury, so owners will need to keep an eye on the situation during the offseason. He will be a risky option for fantasy owners next season and may not be more than a low-end No. 2 quarterback if he returns early in the season. Sam Bradford could be the starter for the Vikings in 2017 but he is only a No. 2 quarterback.

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| Source: ESPN.com

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:38:15 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is likely to have his fifth-year option picked up for the 2018 season. Bridgewater is under contract for $2.18 million for 2017, and the 2018 option could be worth more than $11 million. However, it would give the team a full year to assess him after his major knee injury.

Fantasy Tip: It sounds like Sam Bradford will be their starter heading into next year, and Bridgewater may not even be ready. Bradford has been oft-injured in his career, and it's very possible Bridgewater could return to the starting role at some point. He's not worth drafting for now, but he's someone to keep an eye on in his recovery.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 06:08:23 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has surgery scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 8, to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament and other damage in his left knee, according to sources.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater is likely to miss a calendar year or more, and the team snatched Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles. Bradford has a lot of physical talent, but it just hasn't shown up on game day. He's a midrange QB2 that could perform well in spurts if he remains protected.

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| Source: ESPN - Ed Werder

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 14:36:48 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 31.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater will miss the entire 2016 season because of his serious knee injury, and owners will need to monitor the situation to see if he will be ready for the 2017 season. Shaun Hill likely will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings this season but should only be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 18:09:58 -0700

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and other structural damage as a result of a non-contact injury in practice Tuesday, Aug. 30, and he also has a dislocated knee. An MRI confirmed the injuries. He did not suffer any nerve or arterial damage, however. He will have surgery within the next few days, but is expected to miss the 2016 season.

Fantasy Tip: With the franchise quarterback going down, drop Stefon Diggs and Laquon Treadwell down on your draft sheets, as the quarterback play will be significantly degraded. Adrian Peterson will have to carry a much bigger load in 2016, and that's good news for his fantasy stock, although you can expect teams to stack the box daring the Vikings to pass with whomever they tab as the signal caller. Shaun Hill is likely to take over due to his knowledge of the offense, since he is the in-house guy, but expect Mark Sanchez, Colin Kaepernick or another veteran free-agent to get a call as well.

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| Source: VikingsWire.USAToday.com - Neal Coolong

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:17:42 -0700

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) suffered a significant injury to his left knee in practice Tuesday, Aug. 30, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. The extent of the injury is not yet known, however, as Bridgewater is still undergoing testing.

Fantasy Tip: One can expect Bridgewater to miss a good deal of time this season. This is Shaun Hill's team to quarterback right now, but look for the Vikings to add someone. As far as Hill's fantasy value, he is really only viable in good matchups and/or as a bye-week replacement.

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:09:23 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (undisclosed) went down on a non-contact play during practice Tuesday, Aug. 30. Practice was subsequently called off as trainers tended to the quarterback.

Fantasy Tip: Non-contact injuries are never a good sign; it sounds like it could be something serious for Minnesota's starting thrower. Shaun Hill is a capable backup, but he doesn't have the fantasy appeal that Bridgewater does and would only be worth a bye-week start in a good matchup. Stay tuned for updates on Bridgewater's status.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 18:42:18 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (shoulder) completed 12 of his 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in a 23-10 preseason win over the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Aug. 28, and he said his throwing shoulder felt great.

Fantasy Tip: Although Bridgewater appears healthy, his ceiling is limited by Minnesota's run-heavy offense. He is a mediocre QB2 option.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 28 Aug 2016 09:27:06 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (shoulder) is participating in pregame warmups and is expected to play in the preseason game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Aug. 28.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater dealt with a sore shoulder earlier in training camp but appears to be fine. He probably will improve on his status from 2015 but should still be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback since Adrian Peterson will continue to see a lot of work.

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| Source: USA TODAY Sports - Tom Pelissero

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:16:30 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (shoulder) said he expects to play in the preseason game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Aug. 28. Bridgewater did not say much about his shoulder injury.

Fantasy Tip: It is not known how much playing time Bridgewater will receive if he is active for the game, but it would be a good sign if he is able to play. He probably should be considered a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues since the Vikings are more of a running team and will not throw as much as other teams.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:24:35 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (shoulder) threw during team drills Tuesday, Aug. 23, although he was apparently throwing shorter passes for the most part. Head coach Mike Zimmer said he didn't want to play Bridgewater last week for risk of Bridgewater getting hurt, adding that he would use caution if Bridgewater did have a shoulder issue. It's unclear if Bridgewater will play in Week 3 of the preseason.

Fantasy Tip: A keen eye will have to be kept on Bridgewater leading up to the regular season. His numbers weren't off the chart last year, but he did enough to achieve a playoff berth. He doesn't do enough to get a playoff berth for fantasy teams, however, and should only be drafted as a backup.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:05:51 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater was on the field but did not attempt any throws at practice on Saturday, Aug. 20. Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters he had "no concern" about his signal-caller's health.

Fantasy Tip: Zimmer also told reporters Bridgewater "could have played Thursday, but I decided not to play him" in reference to the fact his starting quarterback sat out the team's road exhibition win against the Seattle Seahawks. For now, owners should take Zimmer at his word and consider this a minor issue while also remembering Shaun Hill would be the starter if the situation gets worse. Bridgewater is a mostly unexciting QB2 at the moment in most leagues.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:50:39 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater (shoulder) did not play in the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Aug. 18, because of a sore shoulder, according to sources. Bridgewater likely would have played if it was a regular season game, but the Vikings decided to keep him out.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater probably will be able to play in the next preseason game, but owners should keep an eye on the situation. The Vikings probably will continue to be more of a running team this season, which makes Bridgewater a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Sat, 06 Aug 2016 19:38:04 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater threw consecutive interceptions in a red-zone drill Friday, Aug. 5, and he completed just two of his seven pass attempts overall during the drill.

Fantasy Tip: Minnesota's offensive is going to revolve around Adrian Peterson until further notice, and Bridgewater should be viewed a mid-range QB2 with limited upside.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Matt Vensel

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:13:14 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater worked out with some of the wide receivers and tight ends on the roster in April and July in order to build chemistry with his teammates.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater will be looking to improve on his 2015 stats and working out with his targets should help his play in his third season with the Vikings. He probably should be considered as a No. 2 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.

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| Source: Vikings.com - Eric Smith

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:24:10 -0700

Minnesota Vikings WR Cordarrelle Patterson has earned the praise of head coach Mike Zimmer this offseason, as Zimmer has lauded Patterson's work ethic and improved route running. Patterson plans to work out for a week or two in Florida with QB Teddy Bridgewater, and he might go to San Francisco for additional conditioning work.

Fantasy Tip: Patterson is in a contract year, so there is some motivation for him there, too. He is trying to work his way into a starting job opposite Stefon Diggs, but he still has a ways to go before he makes that leap. The urgency for Patterson is nice, and it sounds like he is finally getting it. With his speed he has the chance to be a great late-round fantasy find if this uptick continues.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:30:47 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater said he and TE Kyle Rudolph talk about how they can improve when they're not on the field. Bridgewater also said Rudolph studies the plays from a quarterback's perspective. The young quarterback has learned to trust his tight end more, too, and Bridgewater has counted on Rudolph to come through.

Fantasy Tip: Even with a developed connection and better rapport, Bridgewater and Rudolph are both backups in their respective positions from a fantasy perspective.

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| Source: Vikings.com - Eric Smith

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:09:09 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater has shown "plenty of improvement" the last couple of months, especially throwing the deep ball, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. "It's just finishing throws. (We) put the tape on of last year, and there were a bunch of throws where I probably wasn't finishing," Bridgewater said.

Fantasy Tip: The improvements come a year too late for Mike Wallace, who openly complained about needing "a better quarterback" about the same time he signed with the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. The deep passing game has been a sore subject to say the least during Bridgewater's two-year run as the Vikings' quarterback, so Stefon Diggs and rookie Laquon Treadwell figure to benefit greatly if this improvement sticks. Nevertheless, Bridgewater figures to remain an unexciting QB2 in a run-heavy offense this season.

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| Source: Pioneer Press

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:30:40 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater and Vikings wide receivers, including WR Charles Johnson, recently finished workouts in Orlando, Fla. Johnson said it felt good to make connections, be around his teammates again and learn some new things.

Fantasy Tip: It's always promising when quarterbacks and receivers meet during the offseason to work out together. Bridgewater still isn't in QB1 territory, though, but he is a capable backup fantasy quarterback and a good matchup play.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 09:36:17 -0700

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater was sacked 44 times last year, which was tied for sixth most in the league, and the Minnesota offensive line gave up 96 quarterback hits in 2015. Bridgewater was pressured on 46.9% of his dropbacks, which was most in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus.

Fantasy Tip: The offseason acquisitions of Alex Boone and Andre Smith, along with the impending returns of Phil Loadholt and John Sullivan should beef up Minny's offensive line and help Bridgewater stay upright more often. However, a lack of talent in the receiving corps is concerning. Bridgewater will remain a fantasy backup until further notice.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 21:18:36 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater's development has been slowed because the offense heavily features RB Adrian Peterson, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Zimmer added that he believes Bridgewater can take charge if needed, and the offense just needs time to mold together to use the strengths of both players.

Fantasy Tip: As long as Peterson is healthy and performing well, Bridgewater is likely to play second fiddle in the offense. He is a low-range QB2 at this point.

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| Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:12:01 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater needs to let loose a little more, according to general manager Rick Spielman. Spielman didn't go as far as to say Bridgewater is too cautious, but he did infer that Bridgewater should be taking more chances downfield instead of playing so safe.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater has played fairly safe overall in his young career, throwing 28 touchdowns to 21 interceptions in two seasons. He has yet to make that next step, though, and has averaged just over 3,000 passing yards per season. There is plenty of room for growth, and Bridgewater should not be considered more than a backup fantasy quarterback.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Mark Craig

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 09:28:56 -0800

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman thinks QB Teddy Bridgewater will be aided by the move to an indoor stadium in 2016. In five career games indoors, Bridgewater is 2-3 with a 70.6% completion rate, 8.1 yards per pass, 258 yards passing per game, four touchdowns and three interceptions.

"I think it's just in general, quarterbacks playing indoors (play better)," Spielman said. "If you look at Teddy's stats and how he performed when we were indoors, in Detroit or even out in Arizona, some of those ideal conditions, we feel he can take another step forward. But he still has to play outdoors."

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater did improve in his sophomore season, and having Adrian Peterson at his disposal surely helped. Seeing another improvement in his third season wouldn't be outlandish, but saying he'd be anything more than a low-end fantasy starter would be bold.

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| Source: 1500ESPN.com - Andrew Krammer

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 14:47:14 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater went 17-for-24 for 146 yards during the wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater threw 14 touchdowns for the second straight regular season and threw for at least 200 yards in only seven games this season. Bridgewater could improve next season but should only be a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues in 2016.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 10:03:19 -0800

The wild-card matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 10, is expected to see a temperature in Minneapolis at a high of 1 degree, not counting the 10-15 mph wind-chill factor. Both Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater have fared well in cold games in their careers. Wilson is 3-2 with a 66.9 completion percentage while averaging 258.4 passing yards and a 13-2 touchdown-to-interception ratio. Bridgewater is 6-3 with a 66.5 completion percentage while averaging 191.8 passing yards and a 12-5 touchdown-to-interception ratio.

Fantasy Tip: You should never make a final decision on a fantasy player based on cold weather. While both quarterbacks have played well in their careers in cold temperatures, you have to like Wilson ($8,900, 17.8% of cap) much more in this one on FantasyScore, even at the higher price. Bridgewater ($6,100, 12.2% of cap) has finished the season strong but has the unenviable task of facing the Legion of Boom.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:56:31 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater completed 10 of his 19 pass attempts for 99 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in the Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers. He was sacked three times while rushing for just two yards on two attempts.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater will face another difficult matchup against the visiting Seattle Seahawks next Sunday in the first-round of the playoffs. Avoid Bridgewater in FantasyScore, as even with limited options he is not a recommended play.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 09:09:40 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater has thrown six touchdowns and no interceptions in the last three games to achieve the second highest passer rating (154.4) in the league in that span when throwing 15-plus yards down the field. In comparison, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has just four touchdowns and two interceptions and has a passer rating below 100.0 in nine straight games.

Fantasy Tip: The Packers are around middle of the pack defending against quarterbacks this year and have stiffened in the last several weeks. Playing in Green Bay won't be easy for Bridgewater ($5,100, 10.2% of cap) with a division title on the line, either. Temper your expectations in this one.

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| Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 21:34:18 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater completed 15 of his 25 pass attempts for 168 yards and a touchdown with two runs for 12 yards in the Week 16 game against the New York Giants.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater did plenty to help his real team win, but his stat line didn't help many fantasy owners to victories on Sunday despite an ultra-favorable matchup against a bad New York pass defense.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:42:56 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater has completed 16 of his 18 third-down pass attempts over the last two games, but head coach Mike Zimmer said he is not planning to become a pass-first offense. "We want to run the football," Zimmer said. "And we want to be efficient throwing the ball."

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater ($5,100, 10.2% of cap) tossed four touchdowns in Week 15, but he still has just 13 passing touchdowns for the year. The Minnesota offense is going to run through Adrian Peterson ($8,100, 16.2% of cap) most weeks, so Bridgewater is no lock to produce big numbers against the New York Giants in Week 16.

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| Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Brian Murphy

Sun, 20 Dec 2015 13:51:21 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater went 17-for-20 for 231 yards and four touchdowns against the Chicago Bears in Week 15. He also rushed for 17 yards and one touchdown on four carries during the game.

Fantasy Tip: It was the second time this season that Bridgewater threw for multiple touchdowns and set a career-high with his four touchdowns in Week 15. He will be facing the New York Giants in Week 16 and could be a sleeper option for owners since the Giants have struggled against the pass.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:12:43 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater threw for a career-high 335 passing yards in the Week 14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Dec. 10, and he was under control for much of the game and saw the field well and beat the Cardinals blitzes.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater threw for one touchdown and had no interceptions in his best game of the season. It's encouraging for a quarterback that hadn't done much at all to speak of for his fantasy owners. However, even though it came against a top-five defense, we're not ready to say that Bridgewater is playable yet in any fantasy format.

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| Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 12:55:22 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater has been better in shotgun than under center this year. He's thrown an interception on 2.0% of his passes on plays in shotgun compared to 3.3% when he's under center. Six of his eight touchdowns this year have come out of shotgun formation. However, RB Adrian Peterson is more comfortable with Bridgewater under center, as all eight of Peterson's touchdown runs have come with Bridgewater under center. Peterson is averaging 5.3 yards per rush with Bridgewater under center compared to just 2.2 yards per rush in shotgun.

Fantasy Tip: The Vikings are a run-centric team that relies heavily on Peterson ($8,100, 16.2% of cap). Bridgewater ($4,600, 9.2% of cap) hasn't been asked to carry the team, and he's not helping fantasy owners really at all this year. With that said, it's tough to want to pay up for AD on FantasyScore Thursday night against a top-five defense. Stay away from Bridgewater, as well.

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| Source: ESPN Stats and Information

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:47:14 -0800

Minnesota Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater entered Week 12 averaging 13.84 yards run per drop back, which is the highest figure for a quarterback in the league. After Week 13, the number increased to 14.86.

Fantasy Tip: Bridgewater ($4,800, 9.6% of cap) doesn't have the best cast of receivers a quarterback could ask for, and the Vikings are leaning heavily on their ground game this year. Bridgewater also has gone over 300 yards passing just once this year. While the Seattle Seahawks are no longer the Legion of Boom on defense, nobody on FantasyScore should be chomping at the bit to use Bridgewater against them in Week 13.

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| Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling