Week One NFL Power Rankings

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) motions at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) motions at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
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15.  Minnesota Vikings (10)

Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) during a preseason game against the San Diego Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

You have got to feel for Teddy Bridgewater after that injury.  The good news is he should make a full recovery after a real scare.  From a team standpoint this puts them slightly behind the eight ball.  The Vikings are less reliant on Bridgewater than the Cowboys are on Romo, mostly in part because they sport a great defense.  Picking up Bradford should help some, but he’s no Bridgewater and will have to learn the system in a week.  This feels like a panic move from the Vikings who gave up far too much for a one year rental—and not even a very good one at that.

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