Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made waves during the 2025 NFL Playoffs after making his comeback.
Teddy Bridgewater led Miami Northwestern High School to a state championship. Now, he's back with the Lions in their Super Bowl quest.
Bridgewater joins a 13-2 Detroit team that is considered a top Super Bowl contender and currently owns the top seed in the NFC playoff race. He'll be expected to back up Jared Goff for a Lions offense that ranks second in total yardage and passing production and first in points scored.
Since 2000, the Vikings have won at least nine games in consecutive seasons only once; that needs to change next season.
Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.
Teddy Bridgewater gained more yards on one throw Saturday night with the Lions than the Saints have picked up in the last four postseasons put together: