Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said he was overthinking in the first half, which resulted in the two interceptions thrown during the 17-16 loss to the Bills on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

The rookie finished 15 of 26 for 157 passing yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Bridgewater, who has started three career games, has thrown five interceptions in the last two games.

"That was just me trying to be perfect," Bridgewater said on his first half performance. "I think I went back to the old training camp days of trying to be perfect in every area instead of just trusting my God given ability, trusting this offense and trusting the system. I am going to continue to get better, just get a rhythm."

Both interceptions occurred in the second quarter. Bridgewater had a pass deflected off the back of a Bills defender and into Leodis McKelvin's hands with 12:24 left in the first half. On the next offensive series, Bridgewater was picked off by McKelvin again on the first play. The Bills took the lead on the following possession on Bills rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins' 26-yard touchdown catch.

After the second interception, Bridgewater felt he settled down after a conversation with wide receiver Greg Jennings.

"Greg came up to me and he told me, 'Hey, you know whatever is going on up in that head, up in that computer of yours, just reboot it,'" Bridgewater said.

Bridgewater followed it up with his best drive this season, driving the Vikings down the field for his first career touchdown pass. On the five-play, 60-yard drive, Bridgewater was 3 for 3 for 57 yards and hit wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson for a four-yard touchdown pass.

"I feel I played all right," Bridgewater said. "It could have been better. There were some times where I had to fight back, and I did a great job of fighting back and the guys showed their support, and they are willing to stand behind me no matter how my play is going."

It was another learning lesson for Bridgewater, who likely will have plenty more before the season ends.