Matt Rhule isn’t giving up on Teddy Bridgewater just yet.

The Panthers' first-year coach still believes Bridgewater can be the quarterback who helps set the foundation for a winning franchise, even though he is 3-9 in 2020 as a starter.

That’s why Bridgewater will remain the starter for the rest of the season — and possibly the foreseeable future.

The story said Bridgewater came under more scrutiny Sunday after the Panthers failed to pick up a first down on their final drive and lost 32-27 to the Denver Broncos. It continues a frustrating pattern in which Bridgewater has had the ball in his hands with a chance to win or send the game into overtime late in a game only to come up short. As the story said, Bridgewater has been giving his team a chance, but next he has to finish.

Teddy Bridgewater and Christian McCaffrey are both expected to get some practice work Wednesday as the Panthers prepare for the Vikings.

Pelissero has said all along Bridgewater has a better chance to play this week against the Vikings, and that continues to hold true on Tuesday. As for McCaffrey, Pelissero called his status "up in the air."

Panthers coach Matt Rhule seems more optimistic that QB Teddy Bridgewater (knee) will play Sunday against Minnesota than RB Christian McCaffrey (shoulder). “I would expect Teddy to practice on Wednesday and we’ll take it from there. He was cleared to play yesterday, so I would assume he will be ready to go on Wednesday. Christian, we’ll take it week to week.’’

Related players: Mike Davis

Adam Schefter said Rhule considers Christian McCaffrey week to week, but it is considered unlikely that the Pro Bowl RB will play Sunday vs. the Vikings, per source. If McCaffrey can't go as indicated, Davis would again get the bulk of the workload for the Panthers. Keep in mind the Panthers tend to play it safe with injuries and the team has a bye in Week 13. It's possible McCaffrey doesn't play until Week 14, which could be the start of your league's fantasy playoffs.

Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater is inactive for Week 11 and PJ Walker is going to start against the Lions.

The team will go with Walker to start, who has a good arm. This should boost the chances of Mike Davis getting looks against one of the worst run defenses in Detroit. But we’ve seen PJ can sling it, so the offense doesn’t take too much of a hit, especially against Detroit.

Update: Joe Person of The Athletic is reporting Bridgewater will not play.

Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater got some practice work in today and there is optimism that he will play in Week 11 against the Lions.

Bridgewater is going to be a true game-time decision Sunday, but it is an early kickoff, so you'll know by late Sunday morning. He was limited all week in practice and was listed as questionable for Sunday. If Teddy does play, he at least gets a below-average Lions defense at home.

Panthers QB Teddy Bridgewater is questionable to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions, according to the Panthers' official injury report.

Related Players - Will Grier, Phillip Walker

There has been reports that Bridgewater is unlikely to play, but this gives the team until inactives are due to make a decision.