![]() By Teddy Ricketson TeddyRicketson Updated Jan 1, 2023, 12:23pm PST Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images Update: Bridgewater is questionable to return with a right finger injury, per the team. The Broncos will get another chance to show they're real with a game against the struggling Pittsburgh Steelers next week, then have tough matchups against the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns. Teddy Bridgewater suffered a right finger injury in Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season. The Broncos did enter the game with a hefty injury report, including two starting offensive lineman and the aforementioned wide receivers, but the Ravens weren't exactly a healthy team either. Sure, the team dominated against the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets, but so have a lot of teams. ![]() Broncos fans were heading for the exits midway through the fourth quarter, as the Ravens drove down the field for a Justin Tucker field goal.Ĭonsidering the Ravens were by far the Broncos' best-regarded opponent so far this season, that's not a good sign. The Broncos finished with 254 yards of total offense, averaging 4.3 yards per play. When the offense lost its starting quarterback, it ground to a halt. Adding injury to insult was Broncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, one of the bright spots in the NFL to open the season, exiting at halftime with a concussion after taking a hard hit. The injury was stabilized, and he was transported to a nearby. ![]() The injury was quickly identified as a dislocated knee. Sunday was not a good day for people who believed the Broncos' 3-0 start meant the team was a real playoff contender.Įven when Bridgewater was on the field, the Broncos struggled to move the ball against the Ravens' blitz-heavy defense. Teddy Bridgewater suffered a non-contact injury today at practice. Bridgewater is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. The Broncos already had two major contributors at wide receiver on injured reserve with Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (knee). Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was a full participant in Friday's practice and has 'progressed nicely' as he recovers from a concussion, Head Coach Vic Fangio said Friday. His once-promising Vikings career was sidetracked by a horrific knee injury in the 2016 preseason. Rookie cornerback Patrick Surtain II and wide receiver Diontae Spencer were also both ruled out during the game with chest injuries. Teddy Bridgewater is in the league’s concussion protocol for the second time this season. ![]() No flag was called on the play.Įntering Sunday, Bridgewater looked stellar to open the season with 827 passing yards, a 76.8 completion percentage, 8.7 yards per attempt, four touchdowns and no interceptions. 30, 2016, in Eden Prairie, Minn., the day Bridgewater and others saw the end of his career flash before them when he sustained a devastating knee/leg injury. Adding injury to insult was Broncos starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, one of the bright spots in the NFL to open the season, exiting at halftime with a concussion after taking a hard hit from Ravens rookie Odafe Oweh. ![]()
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