The Carolina Panthers started this season as one of the best stories in the NFL by exceeding the expectations of nearly every NFL analyst. After starting the season 3-2, the Panthers have lost five in a row.
To make things even worse, their starting quarterback, Teddy Bridgewater, underwent an MRI on his right knee to reveal any damage. Bridgewater left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return after feeling some discomfort on his knee.
Bridgewater has had a history of knee injuries and almost had to retire as a result. Fortunately, this injury does not seem to be serious, along with affecting the other knee, not the same as the one surgical repaired, according to ESPN's Chris Mortenson.
Source: @Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater is undergoing an MRI now to determine extent of right knee injury, which did not appear serious but forced from game.
Some comfort that it is opposite of the left knee that had major reconstruction and almost ended career w @Vikings .— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) November 15, 2020
Bridgewater has been solid this year for Carolina, throwing for 268 yards per game with a completion percentage of 71.9, ranking second in the NFL only behind Hall of Famer, Drew Brees—Bridgewater's QB1 last year on the New Orleans Saints. The former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick has also registered 11 passing touchdowns to six interceptions and a QBR of 98.7, which is good enough to be ranked in the top half of the league.
If he didn't have your respect already, Bridgewater definitely should get it after this season. Considering the Panthers offense has only had Christian McCaffrey healthy for three weeks this season, this offense has definitely been better than what most people expected. McCaffrey is expected to return next week.
If Bridgewater is unable to play in Week 11, the Panthers will most likely roll with backup passer Philip Walker who filled in for Bridgewater during his brief absence in Week 10.
Walker has never started a game in the NFL before and would make his debut at home against the Detroit Lions.
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