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Teddy Bridgewater's maxed-out rating earns 'Clutch Performer' nomination

’s leadership down the stretch, which resulted in his fifth career game-winning drive, on Sunday in Chicago has led to his nomination for the Castrol Edge Clutch Performer of Week 8.

Bridgewater connected with Stefon Diggs for a game-tying 40-yard touchdown with 1:49 remaining to cap a seven-play, 84-yard drive and shift momentum back to the Vikings.

After Minnesota’s defense forced a three-and-punt, Bridgewater led a four-play, 48-yard drive highlighted by an incredible catch from @MrInkredibleXII Charles Johnson for a 35-yard gain to the Chicago 27-yard line with 27 seconds remaining.