Teddy Bridgewater Fantasy Stats

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said that he plans to hang up his cleats and retire from professional football after the 2023 season concludes. In his ninth NFL season, Bridgewater hasn't attempted a pass this year as the backup to Jared Goff in his first year in Detroit. The 31-year-old was once considered a franchise QB for the Minnesota Vikings before suffering a devastating knee injury. He spent the first three years of his career in Minnesota and made his lone Pro Bowl appearance in 2015. Injuries continued to limit Bridgewater in recent years, and he made only two starts for the Miami Dolphins since 2021. If Bridgewater doesn't play the rest of this season, he'll end his career with a 66.4 completion percentage on 2,067 attempts for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns and 47 interceptions in 79 games (65 starts) with Minnesota, New Orleans, Carolina, Denver and Miami.

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took it to his former team, the Carolina Panthers, in preseason action Friday night, leading four scoring drives for Detroit (2-1) in their 26-17 win. He completed 13-of-22 attempts for 178 yards, including a 70-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass to rookie Antoine Green in the closing seconds of the first half. In a captivating game, Teddy Bridgewater showcased his precision and decision-making, connecting on key passes that drove his team down the field. Bridgewater's reliability makes him a solid handcuff for Jared Goff owners in all fantasy leagues.

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed five of his 11 passing attempts for 34 yards in the team's preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran signed with Detroit on Aug 10 and will presumably be locked into the QB2 role behind Jared Goff. Detroit selected Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he has yet to come back from a torn ACL suffered in late October of 2022. That said, Bridgewater is an attractive deep superflex and two-QB roster stash. If Goff gets banged up, he would be a must-start in those deep formats where quarterbacks are scarce.

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to an undisclosed deal on Monday after a recent visit with the team, according to sources. Rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) is set for a medical redshirt year with the Lions, and Bridgewater will give the team more backup depth behind starter Jared Goff entering the 2023 regular season. He'll compete with Nate Sudfeld for the backup job for the rest of training camp and the preseason. The 30-year-old former first-rounder played in five games (two starts) for the Miami Dolphins in 2022 and threw for 683 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions on 79 passing attempts. Teddy B would merely become a desperation second QB in superflex leagues if Goff gets injured this year and he's forced into a starting role for Detroit.

Free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater visited the Lions on Monday. The Journeyman signal-caller has played for the Vikings, Saints, Cardinals, Broncos, and Dolphins since entering the league in 2014. He's appeared in 78 games, throwing for 15,120 yards, 75 touchdowns, and 47 interceptions while adding 219 carries for 846 yards and 11 scores on the run. Detroit has had Bridgewater on the radar for months, so there's a chance he could reunite with head coach Dan Campbell, who was the tight ends/assistant head coach during his days in New Orleans. The Lions have Jared Goff as their starter. However, with rookie Hendon Hooker (knee) rehabbing a torn ACL, a backup spot is seemingly up for grabs. Yet, although Bridgewater would bolster the depth at the position, his fantasy ceiling will remain low as long as he's not starting.

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Lions have made a "strong contract offer" to free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The veteran signal-caller has drawn interest from several clubs this offseason. However, his relationship with head coach Dan Campbell from their time in New Orleans may be enough to get things done. Bridgewater has bounced around the league over the years, most recently suiting up for the Dolphins in the 2022-23 campaign. He played in five games due to injury and finished the year by throwing for 683 yards, four touchdowns, and four picks while completing 62% of his throws. Nevertheless, Bridgewater will likely continue his career as a backup, regardless of where he signs, which won't help his fantasy value. But he's worth keeping an eye on during the season in case he takes over under center for one reason or another and the matchup is favorable.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) is active for the wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but he will serve in a backup role to rookie Skylar Thompson with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) ruled out. Bridgewater was limited in practice this week after dislocating the pinkie finger on his throwing hand in Week 17. He hasn't played since, although he'll be available in case of emergency on wild-card weekend in a very tough matchup against the Bills defense on the road in a hostile environment. Thompson will likely have a rough go of it in just his third career start, so we would recommend that fantasy managers stay away from him. Wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will see their targets, but they have a considerably lower ceiling and floor.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) was limited in practice all week and is officially questionable to suit up in Sunday's wild-card game against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins have already announced that seventh-round rookie Skylar Thompson will make the start this weekend, so if Bridgewater is active, he'll be the backup. The 30-year-old fractured the pinkie finger on his throwing hand in Week 17 and served as Thompson's backup in the Week 18 regular season finale. Starter Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) hasn't played since Christmas Day after suffering his second concussion of the year. Fantasy managers should stay far away from Thompson in playoff leagues.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Dolphins fully expect Waddle to be active on Sunday in the wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. However, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) already ruled out and Bridgewater questionable to play with a dislocated pinkie finger and knee injury, Waddle and All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill will have much lower ceilings against a strong defense. The Dolphins said earlier this week that they were preparing to start rookie Skylar Thompson on Sunday. Thompson would be making just his third career start, so Miami's offense could struggle mightily to move the football this weekend.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. In addition to a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand, Bridgewater is dealing with a knee injury that could sideline him for the wild-card game on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The 30-year-old served as rookie Skylar Thompson's backup in the Week 18 regular season finale. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has already been ruled out and the Dolphins are planning as if Thompson will make a second straight start this weekend. However this plays out under center for the Dolphins this weekend, fantasy managers should be avoiding Miami's QB situation against a tough Bills defense.