That sprained left ankle was not about to spoil Teddy Bridgewater's first career start for the Minnesota Vikings.
Bridgewater didn't finish what he started, but he was good enough that his departure didn't matter. The rookie passed for 317 yards and a key 2-point conversion, and the Vikings rode a resurgent running game to beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-28 on Sunday.
KFAN’s Paul Allen joined Jeff Thurn on Thursday’s edition of Overtime to talk about young rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, as he starts this weekend.
It's officially Teddy Bridgewater time in Minnesota, and this time it isn't because of a controversy. Starting quarterback Matt Cassel has been placed on the season ending injured reserve.
Drew Brees pushed himself up vigorously after being slammed to the Superdome turf, angrily shoving the first player he saw in a purple jersey.
Brees soon realized he'd shoved the wrong guy, but still thought his intensity sent the right message.
Minnesota Vikings broadcaster Paul Allen joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime. Allen discussed the decision to start Matt Cassel, and what he is expecting from the Vikings opening game in St. Louis.
Teddy Bridgewater threw a touchdown in his first NFL start, Joe Banyard ran for 111 yards and the Minnesota Vikings wrapped up a perfect preseason beating the Tennessee Titans 19-3 on Thursday night.
Three preseason games are in the books, and now the Minnesota Vikings have officially named Matt Cassel as the starting quarterback heading into the regular season.