Bridgewater set to return for Panthers, McCaffrey ruled out

Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will get the chance to play the VIkings, one of his former teams, on Sunday. Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Teddy Bridgewater set to return for Panthers, Christian McCaffrey ruled out

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/25/20

The Carolina Panthers defeated the Detroit Lions last weekend without the likes of Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffrey. This weekend they'll take on the Minnesota Vikings, and one of those players is set to return to the lineup.

According to ESPN's David Newton, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that he expects Bridgewater to return from his knee injury this weekend while McCaffrey won't play due to the shoulder injury he sustained during Week 9.

Matt Rhule says he expects Teddy Bridgewater (knee) to play, but not RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder).
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) November 25, 2020

Bridgewater is 3-7 on the season and has completed 72.1% of his passes for 2,552 yards and 13 touchdowns against seven interceptions. He'll be a huge boost for a Panthers lineup who has been without McCaffrey for a majority of the season.

McCaffrey, who suffered a shoulder injury against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 8, also missed time earlier this season with a high-ankle sprain. In three games, the running back has 59 carries for 225 yards and five touchdowns. He also has 17 receptions for 149 yards and one score.

With Bridgewater out, XFL standout P.J. Walker got his first NFL win while Mike Davis has handled a majority of the snaps in the backfield without McCaffrey.

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