Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is on track to play this weekend in the first game at the team’s new stadium.

“Of course,” was Bridgewater’s answer, with a big smile, when asked if he’s expecting to take the field on Sunday for the opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.

The minor shoulder injury, reported by ESPN.com as the reason Bridgewater sat out as a surprise scratch last week at Seattle, has abated enough for him to resume throwing in practice. He was eased back in Tuesday and started heaving long passes again Wednesday.

“I feel good. I feel very good,” Bridgewater said, staying otherwise coy about his status as coach Mike Zimmer has instructed him.

Zimmer said he thought Bridgewater threw the ball well in practice Wednesday. The Vikings host San Diego this weekend, and the third exhibition contest is typically when the starters play the longest in the preseason. They don’t usually get much time, if any, in the fourth game. Neither Bridgewater nor the Vikings expressed any concern about the third-year player getting in enough preseason work.