Teddy Bridgewater was running for his life in his previous game. On Sunday, he mostly was running when he wanted.
With a 26-16 victory over Detroit at TCF Bank Stadium, the Vikings bounced back from a disastrous showing in their opener, and Bridgewater was a key player in that turnaround.
In a 20-3 loss at San Francisco last Monday, the second-year quarterback was sacked five times. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said he didn't looked poised, perhaps the harshest criticism he has received from Zimmer in their two seasons together with the Vikings.
Bridgewater looked like a different player Sunday.