Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater sustained an injury in his first NFL start on Sunday, but an MRI on Monday "came back fine," according to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Bridgewater sustained an ankle injury late in the game, and there's some concern that he won't be able to recover in time for the team's next game thanks to a short week.
Teddy Bridgewater’s MRI ‘came back fine,’ fantasy status still up in the air
Teddy Bridgewater had an MRI on Monday and it “came back fine.” We break down the fantasy implications.
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The Vikings play the NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football this week, so Bridgewater's recovery time is significantly less. It's worth noting, though, that head coach Mike Zimmer said that Bridgewater was doing a lot better, and him saying that the MRI "came back fine" is a pretty good indication that it was a minor injury. Bridgewater played well in his starting debut, completing 19 passes for 317 yards and running in a touchdown.
Fantasy Impact: While all signs point to Bridgewater being fine for this game, it’s tough to recommend him on a short week. The Packers don’t have a great defense, which is a plus, but Bridgewater has an awfully short amount of time to recover. For now, fantasy owners should pay close attention on Thursday morning for any news regarding his status, though it’s possible that confirmation of his status comes out before then, of course.
