Unrealistic? Maybe. For Bridgewater to get in on more than just a few garbage-time plays in Week 17, 1) his knee would have to be strong enough to allow him to do more than simply drop back and throw (as he did in minicamp), and 2) Sam Bradford would have to be pulled for one reason or another. The former seems likely, but the latter does not. The Vikings should be in the wild-card race at least through December, meaning Bradford will be in the lineup, barring unforeseen circumstances (like, say, Bradford stinking up the joint). OK, so what's this prediction doing here, then? Well, if Minnesota is to make an informed decision for 2018 at the quarterback position, don't the Vikings need to see what Bridgewater can do? Also, I wouldn't be against the guy's want to.