Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made waves during the 2025 NFL Playoffs after making his comeback.

Teddy Bridgewater is in his 2nd stint with the Detroit Lions as Jared Goff's backup, having retired after the 2023 season and re-signing late in 2024.

The Detroit Lions have chosen veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Hendon Hooker to back up Jared Goff against the Washington Commanders.

Goff went to the locker room in the second quarter to be evaluated for a concussion following a brutal hit by Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu. The hit occurred as the Lions' starting quarterback attempted to chase down the Commanders' Quan Martin after throwing a backbreaking interception that was returned for a touchdown.

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson broke his arm in the 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was hurt on the second snap, tackling receiver Terry McLaurin, and walked off the field in tears in Saturday night's divisional playoff game.

It’s time to stop calling Jayden Daniels a rookie because he delivered a superstar performance to send his Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game.

After the Commanders defeated the Lions in their divisional round matchup, Dan Campbell shared Amik Robertson broke his arm.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made a triumphant return to the field during the 2025 NFL Divisional Playoff.

The Washington Commanders beat the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. They will play the winner of the Eagles-Rams game in the NFC Championship on Sunday,

Jared Goff didn't have a good game, with 3 interceptions and a fumble, in the Lions playoff loss to Washington, but he shouldn't get all the blame.

The Lions had five turnovers and couldn't stop Jayden Daniels and the Commanders' offense in divisional-round loss.

Bridgewater joins a 13-2 Detroit team that is considered a top Super Bowl contender and currently owns the top seed in the NFC playoff race. He'll be expected to back up Jared Goff for a Lions offense that ranks second in total yardage and passing production and first in points scored.