Is Teddy Bridgewater playing this Sunday? Week 18 fantasy outlook for the Miami Dolphins QB

Teddy Bridgewater has been around the NFL for the past nine seasons, and the Miami Dolphins backup quarterback has played for five franchises. Bridgewater came into the league as an enticing prospect with dual-threat potential, but his career was derailed by injuries.

Bridgewater is currently the backup to Tua Tagovailoa and is expected to start in Week 18. It's a huge matchup for Miami as their postseason qualification is in real trouble after a disappointing late-season collapse.

Bridgewater is expected to play in Miami's crunch game against the New York Jets in Week 18. The game against the Jets is pivotal, as the Dolphins are currently outside the playoff picture. This is likely due to many factors, such as Tua Tagovailoa's health and Jaylen Waddle's inconsistency, but the reality is that they've lost five games in a row.

At the moment, Bridgewater remains a limited participant in Dolphins training, thanks to finger and knee knocks. These knocks are typical at this stage of the season, and they happen to most starting NFL QBs. The Dolphins will be relying on Bridgewater to fill in for Tua Tagovailoa so that he can make a return in the postseason (if they make it).

Teddy Bridgewater's Week 18 fantasy outlook

Teddy Bridgewater is low on most quarterback fantasy boards, largely due to his position on the Miami Dolphins depth chart. Bridgewater is currently ranked as the 44th-best fantasy quarterback. He's a capable pair of hands and is arguably among the best five backups in the league.

With regards to his availability for Week 18, Bridgewater is questionable. He was limited in practice on Thursday and logged his second straight limited practice. He will be a game-time decision on Sunday, but given how important this game is, he is expected to start.

In the event that Bridgewater cannot suit up, Skylar Thompson or Mike Glennon will be calling the shots for the Dolphins.

Bridgewater is not a reliable choice for fantasy football. There are better options out there and you should opt for another QB. He could have a big day, benefiting from some talented offensive weapons, but he is a risk in Week 18 against a tough Jets defense.

How is Teddy Bridgewater performing this season?

Teddy Bridgewater was a starter in the NFL as recently as last year when he was under center for the Denver Broncos. He's been up and down for a few years, often battling for a starting role and then unfortunately suffering an injury.

Following the ill-fated Russell Wilson trade, Bridgewater signed a deal to play backup for Tua Tagovailoa at the Miami Dolphins.

Bridgewater has recorded 683 passing yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions in five games this season. The Dolphins will be hoping for a significant improvement to the above stat line if he starts in Week 18 against the Jets. If they are to make the playoffs, he will have to step it up.