The Facts: Bradford quarterback returned to practice this week and was elated Wednesday simply to have practiced two days in a row. "It's been a lot of fun," Bradford said. "I've been working extremely hard to be able to get back out there, and so just to be out there and be able to go through these two practices, it's been great."

Diehards Line: Bradford remains on injured reserve and it’s unclear whether he might be activated for any playoff games — HC Mike Zimmer has not been available since Bradford returned to practice — but Case Keenum stepped into the starting quarterback job and has run with it, leading Minnesota to an 11-1 record since relieving Bradford late in the first half against the Bears.