The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers will kick off their Week 17 regular season closer with some big names watching from the sidelines. Starting quarterbacks Drew Brees and Cam Newton will take in the game from afar with their backups, Teddy Bridgewater and Kyle Allen, standing in for them. The Saints already clinched the NFC’s top playoff seed, guaranteeing a first-round bye and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. Carolina was eliminated from playoffs contention and opted to rest Newton, who has been dealing with a worsening shoulder injury throughout the season.
This is a huge opportunity for Bridgewater to audition for his next gig.