Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was set up to feast in his return Sunday to U.S. Bank Stadium, where he last started an exhibition game for the Vikings in 2016, with an array of veteran skill players more refined, if not more talented, than the Vikings’ current crop of corners.
But the quick-throwing Bridgewater looked anything but the part of a franchise savior during the Vikings’ 28-27 win, in part, because the Vikings defense took away many of the quick throws and yards after the catch that are foundational to the Panthers offense.
Bridgewater had his worst completion rate (52.