Viking head coach Mike Zimmer said after today's 20-9 loss to the Saints that starting quarterback Matt Cassel broke multiple bones in one of his feet while scrambling out of the pocket in the second quarter. Cassel is out indefinitely and his broken foot could threaten to sideline him for the season.

Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made his NFL debut after Cassel limped off the field and was carted to the locker room. He completed 12 of his 20 attempts for 150 yards and no turnovers.

"I thought he was very composed. I didn't see any panic," Zimmer said. "I believe that he's going to be pretty good."

Three other Vikings starters and a key reserve left with injuries, a couple of them potentially major.

Tight end Kyle Rudolph has a groin injury and will undergo more tests tomorrow. Right guard Brandon Fusco has a shoulder injury that also has the team concerned.

Outside linebacker Chad Greenway started despite a broken hand, but it was his existing rib injury that shut him down early today. Cornerback Josh Robinson left the game with a hamstring injury. Not sure if it's the same one from the preseason or how serious the injury is.