The Vikings have a decision to make regarding Teddy Bridgewater. Two decisions, actually. One appears a foregone conclusion, the other one open to debate.
The Vikings face a Wednesday deadline to activate Bridgewater to the active roster, or keep him on the physically-unable-to-perform list for the remainder of the season.
There is no deadline to play him. That's an important distinction to remember in dissecting this quarterback conundrum.
Barring a last-minute stop sign by the medical staff, Bridgewater will be cleared to join the 53-man roster this week. The Vikings made no announcement Monday on Bridgewater's status because nothing has to be submitted until Wednesday. But that looks like a formality at this point.
As for when he'll appear in a game for the first time since suffering a traumatic knee injury, what's the rush? Other than curiosity and general affection for Teddy as a person.
Everyone assumes that Mike Zimmer faces an agonizing decision over whether to re-insert Bridgewater as the starter or stick with Case Keenum a little while longer.
Zimmer ultimately will make the final call, but Keenum holds the key to that decision. If he continues to play well, he's the guy. If he starts to struggle, make the switch to Bridgewater.
Is it really that tough of a decision?