The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... HC Mike Zimmer told reporters on Monday that Bridgewater’s MRI was negative. Despite suffering a sprained ankle against the Falcons, it appears that Bridgewater will be ready to play.

Diehards Line:Bridgewater had a stellar debut against the Falcons, who were hamstrung by the lack of game film from Bridgewater. The Packers will have a little bit more, and the Lions will have even more come Week 6. That’ll be the challenge, eventually, for the Vikings and Bridgewater. As PFT suggest, once opposing defenses have enough tape to figure out tendencies and tells and strengths and weaknesses, offensive coordinator Norv Turner and Bridgewater will need to find a way to bust through the ceiling.