Bridgewater won't throw caution, or completions, to the wind

Teddy Bridgewater's caution has helped the Vikings beat lesser teams. It has also hurt them on the big stage. You don't beat good teams with five-yard passes.

Jim Souhan @Souhanstrib

Near the end of the first half, with their team in mid-embarrassment, Vikings fans began chanting Teddy Bridgewater’s first name. They sounded enthusiastic. But then, it’s difficult to chant a question mark.

With Bridgewater at the helm, the Vikings’ offense on Sunday gave new meaning to the team’s Saturday morning gatherings, known as “The Donut Club.’’ Facing a defense that gave up 30 points at home the previous week, the Vikings’ offense produced zero points in a 38-7 loss, their only touchdown coming on a…