New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees told reporters on Wednesday that backup Teddy Bridgewater would see the field in a home matchup against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Per Josh Katzenstein of the Times-Picayune, Brees also said that he wasn't sure how much playing time Bridgewater would receive.
The 13-2 Saints have clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the conference playoffs, so their Week 17 game is a warmup before they begin the divisional round in mid-January.
Therefore, Bridgewater's eventual appearance makes sense, especially because it gives the opportunity for New Orleans to reserve Brees for the playoffs.