head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday he expects quarterback to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, according to ESPN's David Newton.
Rhule added that he does not expect running back Christian McCaffrey to play, however. Bridgewater missed last week's 20-0 win over the Detroit Lions, while McCaffrey has missed the Panthers' past two games with a shoulder ailment.
Bridgewater exited during Carolina's 46-23 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. With Bridgewater unable to play last week, Rhule turned to P.J. Walker, who made his first career NFL start.