In the place where as a rookie he threw a game away, Teddy Bridgewater had his most impressive game as a pro on Sunday, leading the Vikings back from an early 14-3 deficit to a 28-19 victory.
Two things changed after the Vikings fell behind: Their pass rush began to punish Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford, and Bridgewater began finding receivers and hitting them with regularity.
He did get some help. Stefon Diggs made a spectacular diving catch in the end zone on a ball Bridgewater slightly overthrew, and Kyle Rudolph had to make a one-handed catch in the end zone on Bridgewater's other touchdown.
Most important for Bridgewater, even while getting hit with regularity, he did not commit a turnover while passing for 316 yards.
As bad as Detroit may be, the Vikings needed to begin proving they could win division games on the road. They're 4-2 with a game at Chicago next Sunday.
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Matt Vensel, Mark Craig and I will have team coverage from Detroit online and in the morning paper.
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