While Bridgewater (ankle) didn't practice Monday, coach Mike Zimmer said that he's "hopeful" that the QB will be ready for Thursday's game against the Packers, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

While Bridgewater (ankle) didn't practice Monday, coach Mike Zimmer said that he's "hopeful" that the QB will be ready for Thursday's game against the Packers, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

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"He's doing a lot better," Zimmer said Monday of Bridgewater, who sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Falcons. In any case, the report suggests that despite the Vikings' short week, Bridgewater appears to have a legitimate chance to suit up Thursday, barring any setbacks.