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Bye Week9Rank21% Owned99% Change-WK 16 Pts22.86WK 17 Pts22.02
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1HOU
Win, 30-28
37021---------20.80
2@LA
Loss, 9-27
38-1----------0.48
3@SEA
Win, 33-27
------------0.00
4DAL
Win, 12-10
------------0.00
5TB
Win, 31-24
------------0.00
6@JAX
Win, 13-6
------------0.00
7@CHI
Win, 36-25
------------0.00
8ARI
Win, 31-9
37331---------24.92
9Bye  ------------0.00
10ATL
Loss, 9-26
287-----------11.48
11@TB
Win, 34-17
2283----------21.12
12CAR
Win, 34-31
31131---------22.44
13@ATL
Win, 26-18
1841--1--------11.26
14SF
Loss, 46-48
3495-11-------40.06
15IND
Win, 34-7
3074----------28.28
16@TEN
Win, 38-28
2793--3--------22.86
17@CAR
Win, 42-10
2533--1--------22.02
2019 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1HOU,
W 30-28
37021---20.80
2@LA,
L 9-27
38-1----0.48
3@SEA,
W 33-27
------0.00
4DAL,
W 12-10
------0.00
5TB,
W 31-24
------0.00
6@JAX,
W 13-6
------0.00
7@CHI,
W 36-25
------0.00
8ARI,
W 31-9
37331---24.92
9Bye------0.00
10ATL,
L 9-26
287-----11.48
11@TB,
W 34-17
2283----21.12
12CAR,
W 34-31
31131---22.44
13@ATL,
W 26-18
1841--1--11.26
14SF,
L 46-48
3495-11-40.06
15IND,
W 34-7
3074----28.28
16@TEN,
W 38-28
2793--3--22.86
17@CAR,
W 42-10
2533--1--22.02
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  • Falls flat as season ends

    Brees completed 26 of 33 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown and an interception in the Saints' 26-20 overtime wild-card loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: He also lost a fumble. It was a bitter ending to the season for the veteran signal-caller, as the Saints have now been eliminated from the playoffs on the final play of the game for three straight seasons. Over the final four regular-season contests of 2019, Brees tossed 15 touchdowns without recording an interception, completing 75.4 percent of his passes and averaging 297 yards per tilt. The performance in the wild-card loss certainly comes as a surprise based on that recent stretch, but…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Delivers three touchdowns in rout

    Brees completed 19 of 30 pass attempts for 253 yards and three touchdowns while losing a yard on one carry in the Saints' 42-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The seasoned vet was at it again Sunday, delivering an impressive performance in the blowout victory. Brees finishes the year on a high note after accounting for 23 total touchdowns and just one pick over the Saints' final seven games, throwing for at least three passing scores in six of those contests. After back-to-back heartbreaking losses in the playoffs, Brees will have at least one more postseason to attempt to lead the Saints to a Super Bowl before becoming a free agent in 2020.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full Thursday

    Brees (knee) practiced fully Thursday.

    Analysis: As observed by Katherine Terrell of The Athletic earlier Thursday, Brees looked like his usual self, which was confirmed on the Saints' second Week 17 injury report. Coach Sean Payton noted Brees may have to wear a sleeve to alleviate some inflammation in his knee, according to Terrell. No matter, the issue won't impact Brees' ability to suit up Sunday in Carolina.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks back to normal Thursday

    Brees (knee) is practicing Thursday as he normally would, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brees was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate. The development was the result of some inflammation in his knee, coach Sean Payton told Terrell, but the decision to include him on the report was merely precautionary. Considering how he looked in the portion of Thursday's session open to the media, Brees is a decent bet to upgrade to 'full'.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Knee inflammation downplayed

    Though Brees was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate due to some inflammation in his knee, coach Sean Payton indicated that the QB is "fine," Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: We'll have to see if Brees is still listed as limited Thursday, when the Saints go through a full practice, but at this stage there's nothing to suggest that his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers is in any danger.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 7:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by knee issue

    The Saints listed Brees as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report with a knee injury.

    Analysis: New Orleans only conducted a walk-through session Christmas Day, but Brees' reps apparently would have been capped had the team held a traditional practice. In any case, the knee issue isn't believed to be anything that will truly threaten his availability for the Saints' Week 17 matchup with the Panthers. Currently holding the No. 3 seed in the NFC, New Orleans could still earn a first-round bye in the postseason with a win of their own plus a 49ers or Packers loss or a loss of their own plus…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays hot with trio of scores

    Brees completed 27 of 38 pass attempts for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints' 38-28 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: The ageless wonder continued his late-season surge, picking apart a competent Titans defense and leading the Saints to a win after falling behind 14 points early. Brees has been white-hot of late, accounting for 20 total touchdowns to just one pick across his last six games and averaging 276 yards per game while completing 75.9 percent of his passes. In that span, he's failed to throw three touchdowns only once. The veteran signal-caller gets a chance to finish the season strong in an…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes history on MNF

    Brees completed 29 of 30 pass attempts for 307 yards and four touchdowns in the Saints' 34-7 win over the Colts on Monday.

    Analysis: Brees became the all-time passing touchdowns leader Monday, finishing the day with 541 scores to his credit -- two more than previous record-holder Peyton Manning. The historic 540th touchdown came on a five-yard strike to tight end Josh Hill midway through the third quarter. Brees also set the mark for completion percentage in a single game (96.7) on a healthy 30 attempts, adding another impressive note to his already prolific resume. The 40-year-old quarterback continues to dazzle with his…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 8:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Shreds Niners with six touchdowns

    Brees completed 29 of 40 pass attempts for 349 yards and five touchdowns, adding a one-yard rushing touchdown in the Saints' 48-46 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Brees rebounded from last week's dud with an enormous stat line against one of the league's best defenses. He kicked off the scoring early, tossing three touchdowns to his tight ends in the first quarter before diving over the top of the pile on fourth-and-goal for his fourth score in the second quarter. As has been the case throughout his career, he came through huge in the fourth quarter, leading two more touchdown drives inside the final six minutes of the game, though some late heroics by…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in win

    Brees completed 18 of 30 pass attempts for 184 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, losing one yard on his lone rushing attempt in the Saints' 26-18 win over the Falcons on Thursday.

    Analysis: Brees finished with easily his worst game of the 2019 campaign, failing to pass for at least 200 yards in a full game for the first time all season. Brees also matched a season-low in completion percentage (60) among games that he finished. The veteran signal-caller has played solid football since returning from a thumb injury in Week 8, and it was discouraging to see this kind of performance against a below-average Falcons defense. Things won't get any easier for the quarterback in Week 14…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Demonstrates trademark accuracy

    Brees completed 30 of 39 pass attempts, throwing for 311 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 34-31 win against the Panthers.

    Analysis: The 12-time Pro Bowl signal-caller has been his typically dominant self since returning from the thumb injury that cost him five games earlier this year, completing 76.5 percent of his pass attempts and throwing to a 9:2 TD:INT since Week 8. Brees remains a top-shelf fantasy option heading into his Week 13 matchup against Atlanta, as he will be facing a Falcons defense Thanksgiving night that surrendered 313 passing yards and three touchdowns to Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston on Sunday.

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back in Week 11 win

    Brees completed 28 of 35 passes for 228 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the Saints' 34-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on his three rushes.

    Analysis: After a touchdown-less performance Week 10 against the Falcons, Brees bounced back nicely against the soft target of the Buccaneers' defense Sunday. The future Hall of Famer connected with Jared Cook, Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn for his three scores, while his 80.0 percent completion rate was a season high. Brees' 35 pass attempts were actually a low-water mark in any non-injury-shortened game this season, but that was a byproduct of a game script that saw New Orleans progressively separate in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sacked six times in Week 10 loss

    Brees completed 32 of 45 pass attempts for 287 yards, with zero touchdowns and zero interceptions during Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: It's not often that a team is able to hold New Orleans' offense out of the end zone for an entire game, but that is exactly what Atlanta's defense achieved against Brees and the Saints' attack. Excluding the Week 2 loss to the Rams in which Brees was forced to exit with a thumb injury, Sunday's performance marks just the second time since Week 5 of last season that an opponent was capable of keeping the 12-time Pro Bowler without a touchdown throw. Brees has a strong chance of getting back on…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will continue to play with splint

    Brees expects to wear a splint on his right thumb for the foreseeable future, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After missing five games following surgery to repair a torn UCL in the thumb, Brees returned to action Week 8 against the Cardinals, putting up 373 yards, three touchdowns and one interception on 34-for-43 passing. He didn't suffer any residual effects or even swelling in the region following the contest, but he nonetheless will play with the splint moving forward. Brees practiced in full Wednesday, so he's set to tee off again Sunday against the Falcons' 23rd-ranked pass defense (261.1 yards…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stellar in return to action

    Brees (thumb) completed 34 of 43 passes for 373 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Saints' 31-9 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

    Analysis: As his final line implies, Brees' return was a rousing success, and despite it being his first game since Week 2, coach Sean Payton showed no hesitation in letting his star quarterback air it out early and often. Brees showed his connection with Michael Thomas was as healthy as ever by connecting with his star wideout on 11 occasions, and he managed to hook up with nine different pass catchers on the afternoon overall. According to John Hendrix of WDSU-TV, Brees wore a hard plastic splint on…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to action Sunday

    Brees (thumb) is listed as active Sunday against the Cardinals, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Despite a bye week on the horizon Week 9 and the Saints going 5-0 with Teddy Bridgewater under center, Brees has been given clearance to return earlier than expected. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported Brees isn't 100 percent, as a full three months is required to recover fully from surgery on a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. It's unclear if Brees will wear a splint on the appendage in question, though Russini noted he had black tape around the thumb during a pregame warmup.…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will start Sunday

    Brees (thumb) will start Sunday against the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brees was a limited participant in practice all week, but a questionable designation following Friday's injury report seemed to indicate the veteran signal caller could make his first appearance since undergoing surgery to his right thumb in Week 2. Brees will face a Cardinals secondary that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to the quarterback position this season, although the unit will once again have cornerback Patrick Peterson, who missed the first six games of the season due to a…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 26 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Designated as questionable

    Brees (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Brees was a limited practice participant throughout the week, sharing reps with Teddy Bridgewater. Speaking to the media after Friday's session, coach Sean Payton said the team will "probably wait until Sunday" to make a final decision, per Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Of course, it's possible the decision already has been made and the Saints just aren't revealing it. Whatever the case, a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff is good new for anyone interested in using Brees or Bridgewater in a…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending toward questionable tag

    Coach Sean Payton declined to name his Week 8 starting quarterback Friday afternoon, but he did mention that both Brees (thumb) and Teddy Bridgewater took practice reps, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Brees is on record wanting to play in Sunday's game against Arizona, but it sounds like this will be a collective decision, with the team perhaps feeling more cautious than the player. He remained limited at Friday's practice, likely setting up a 'questionable' designation for Sunday. There's no guarantee of an announcement before Sunday morning, but a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff makes things easier on fantasy managers.

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Brees (thumb) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: At least based on the Saints' practice report, Brees didn't take a step forward in his activity level from Wednesday, but the signal-caller has made it clear he wants to return from a five-game absence to start Sunday against the Cardinals. Per Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Brees donned a helmet in the portion of Thursday's session that was open to the media and was able to throw, though it's unclear if he was able to do so without discomfort. Brees' ability to grip the ball…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Brees (thumb) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Brees' presence at the session was among many positive signs in his recovery from surgery on his right thumb on Sept. 18. First, he was able to throw. Later, when speaking to the media, he said that he's not yet 100 percent, and a decision on his availability Sunday versus the Cardinals depends on how he handles the increased workload this week. "We're getting there," he told Jeff Duncan of The Athletic. Consequently, Brees' listing on ensuing practice reports will be monitored closely as the…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes appearance at practice

    Brees (thumb) was present for the part of Wednesday's walkthrough open to the media, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Saints will post what is merely expected to be an estimated injury report Wednesday, but Brees' status still will be one to watch for, especially after coach Sean Payton told Triplett on Monday that "if [Brees is] healthy, you play him." Speaking to Arizona media Wednesday, Payton also relayed that Brees may be a game-time decision Sunday against the Cardinals, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. If Brees reclaims his starting gig upon getting cleared, he'll push Teddy Bridgewater back to the…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Eyeing Week 8 return

    Brees (thumb) plans to practice this week and hopes to return for a Week 8 game against the Cardinals, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. "We'll see how it goes," Brees said Sunday. "I'd love to [play]. It's a goal."

    Analysis: Coach Sean Payton declined to discuss a timeline when he spoke to the media after Sunday's 36-25 win over the Bears, but he did refute a report that suggested the Saints might activate Brees to serve as their backup quarterback in his first week back from the thumb injury. "If he's healthy, you play him," Payton said. "I'll fill you guys in day by day. We're not targeting. ... We're gonna see how he's doing. And we'll give you the news when we feel like we're ready to."

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will wear brace upon returning

    Brees revealed in a radio interview Thursday that he'll need to wear a brace on his surgically repaired right thumb once he's cleared to play again, Jeff Nowak of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports. "That's doctor's orders," Brees said.

    Analysis: Sidelined since injuring his thumb in the Saints' Week 2 loss to the Rams, Brees indicated earlier this week that he's resumed throwing a regulation football, though he has yet to be cleared for practice participation of any kind. While Brees probably won't need much practice time to gear up for game action once doctors clear him to play, wearing the brace on his hand may require an adjustment period. Brees hasn't ruled himself out from playing in Week 8 against the Cardinals, though the…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 17 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throwing regulation football

    Brees (thumb) said in an interview Monday that he is throwing a regulation football and believes his rehab is ahead of schedule, Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brees initially believed he could cut his initial six-week timeline to just five weeks, which would have him sidelined for Sunday's game against the Bears but returning the following game against the Cardinals. That appears to be a reasonable goal since he's throwing the football, but even the veteran quarterback admitted "his expectations are a bit aggressive." Teddy Bridgewater will remain the placeholder until Brees gets the all clear.

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hopes to throw regulation ball soon

    Brees (thumb) said in a radio interview Wednesday that his rehab is going as planned and noted he hopes to be throwing an NFL ball "sooner rather than later," Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Since undergoing surgery on his right thumb Sept. 18, Brees has been able to do some light gripping of the ball, but his ability to throw effectively and without any discomfort will provide a better gauge of where he stands in the recovery process. Following his procedure, Brees was handed a six-week timeline to return, though the quarterback has expressed optimism he'll be able to make it back in five weeks. If Brees meets his goal, Teddy Bridgewater would only have two more games left as the…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 8:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Progressing after surgery

    Brees said Sunday that he's making progress in his recovery from right thumb surgery and has been able to lightly grip a football in recent days, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: While the Saints should be encouraged that Brees has reported no complications 11 days following surgery, he still has multiple hurdles to clear in the recovery process before his return to action can be considered imminent. Specifically, New Orleans wants to ensure he can grip the ball firmly, throw accurately and protect the ball when hit by defenders before the team is comfortable bringing him back from the injury. With Brees' absence expected to linger for multiple weeks, Teddy Bridgewater…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming to beat recovery timetable

    Brees (thumb) told WWL New Orleans that his timeline for a return is "six weeks or so," but he believes he "can beat that," Jeff Duncan of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Brees got two opinions before undergoing surgery on the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right hand last Wednesday. In the process, an internal brace was inserted to potentially speed up his recovery, hence the reason for his optimism. Further aiding in Brees' thought process is the experience of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout, who had a similar procedure in 2017 and thought he could have returned after five weeks. Trout ultimately resumed playing a little more than six weeks…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 5:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • May chip week off recovery timeline

    Though Brees is expected to face a six-week recovery timeline after undergoing right thumb surgery Wednesday, the quarterback maintains hope that he might be able to return in five weeks, Chris Mortensen and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.

    Analysis: Brees' optimism regarding his timeline apparently stems from a conversation he had earlier this week with Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, who underwent a similar procedure on his left thumb in 2017. According to the report, Trout -- who missed just over six weeks following surgery -- told Brees that he could have returned after five weeks and felt pain-free and had full range of motion once he ultimately resumed playing. Trout's positive reports regarding his own recovery don't…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hoping for six-week timeline

    Brees (thumb) had successful surgery and hopes to return in approximately six weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Saints haven't placed Brees on injured reserve, a transaction that would free up a spot on the 53-man roster but also make him ineligible for the next eight weeks. Given his importance to the team, it only makes sense if there's no chance for the quarterback to return before the end of that timeline. Brees seems to have a shot, but Teddy Bridgewater and/or Taysom Hill will be under center through the end of October at the very least.

    Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes thumb surgery

    Brees had surgery on the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right hand Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Brees opted for the procedure after getting two separate opinions on his right thumb, eventually going under the knife with the first doctor to examine the injury. He doesn't have a timetable for his return, with coach Sean Payton relaying, "We'll look at that each week as we go." Having said that, Payton intimated Wednesday that Brees won't be placed on injured reserve, according to Luke Johnson of USA Today. With that knowledge, the Saints may be hopeful that Brees will complete his recovery…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not bound for IR

    Coach Sean Payton suggested Wednesday that the Saints don't plan to place Brees (thumb) on injured reserve, Luke Johnson of USA Today reports.

    Analysis: Payton also confirmed that Brees would undergo surgery later Wednesday to repair ligament damage to the veteran's injured right thumb. The Saints won't offer a firm timeline for Brees' return until the procedure is completed, but the expectation is that the signal-caller will be sidelined for around 6-to-8 weeks. The Saints' reluctance to place Brees on IR implies some optimism that the 40-year-old will be able to meet the short end of that timeline. For however long Brees is sidelined, the…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Surgery coming Wednesday

    Brees is slated to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb Wednesday in Los Angeles, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: With both of the hand specialists Brees visited the past two days determining that he sustained ligament damage to his thumb, the quarterback will need to go under the knife to address the matter. As Werder notes, a formal timeline for Brees' return to game action won't be provided until the procedure is completed, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed Monday that the Saints are preparing for their franchise icon to be sidelined for around 6-to-8 weeks at a minimum. If his recovery trends to…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 17 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second opinion on tap

    Brees confirmed Monday that he's getting a second opinion on his injured right thumb with Dr. Tom Hunt in Houston on Tuesday morning, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. "I am evaluating my options and will make the best decision very soon," Brees said.

    Analysis: Coach Sean Payton leaked earlier Monday that Brees was doing as much, which comes on the heels of his initial prognosis of a 6-to-8 week recovery following surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb. As mentioned by Brees, a more exact timeline for his rehab will be known in short order. While he goes through this process, the Saints will turn to Teddy Bridgewater to helm the offense.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting another opinion on thumb

    Coach Sean Payton relayed Monday that Brees (thumb) is getting another opinion on his injured right thumb, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports. "They're still in the midst of evaluating it," Payton said. "He's had one opinion, (he's) having a second opinion. As soon as we know something that we can confirm, then we'll report it. But right now, that's kind of the stage we're in."

    Analysis: Brees picked up the injury when his follow-through on a throw slammed into the hand of incoming Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald during Sunday's game. On the sideline afterward, Brees was unable to clutch a football and remained out for the rest of the eventual defeat. After seeing a specialist in L.A. on Monday, it was reported that he needs surgery and will miss 6-to-8 weeks, but Payton seems to have tapped the breaks on that expectation, at least momentarily. A precise recovery timetable…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 2:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out at least 6-to-8 weeks

    Brees (thumb surgery) is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, and being placed on injured reserve remains a possibility, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The previously reported timeline of six weeks may only be what's needed for him to recover from his surgery on an injured thumb ligament. It's possible Brees would then require additional time to regain strength and flexibility in his hand. A stint on IR would make him ineligible for games for the next eight weeks, though he could resume practicing after six weeks. Either way, Teddy Bridgewater will be the starting quarterback for Week 3 in Seattle and beyond.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 8:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scheduled for thumb surgery

    Brees is expected to have thumb surgery that will keep him out for approximately six weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brees suffered ligament damage in his throwing hand during Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams. He was replaced by Teddy Bridgewater, who now figures to serve as the Saints' quarterback for Week 3 in Seattle and beyond. The Saints may consider placing Brees on injured reserve, which would make him ineligible for the next eight weeks.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to miss some time

    Brees (hand) is believed to have a ligament injury that will cause him to miss games, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Brees is staying behind in Los Angeles to have his throwing hand evaluated by a specialist while his teammates travel to Seattle to prepare for their Week 3 contest. He was forced out of Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams in the first quarter, unable to pick up a football on the sideline after he left the game. The Saints expect to have more information on the injury later Monday, with Teddy Bridgewater preparing to start at quarterback if Brees can't play Week 3.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 5:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying behind to see specialist

    Brees (hand) is staying behind in Los Angeles to see a hand specialist while the rest of the team flies to Seattle to start preparing for a Week 3 matchup with the Seahawks, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

    Analysis: The concern over Brees' injury is reaching a fever pitch, as ligament damage is a possibility. If Brees is forced to miss extended time, it likely will have a noticeable negative effect on New Orleans' other skill-position players, as his absence certainly did in Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 7:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has wrist and thumb wrapped

    Brees (hand) was spotted with his right wrist and thumb wrapped after Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams, Josina Anderson of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Brees was knocked out of the game in the first quarter when his hand smashed into the hand of Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald as Brees was following through on a throw. He reportedly could not grip the ball after that and had to watch the rest of the game from the sideline as the offense sputtered with Teddy Bridgewater under center. It's not yet clear at this time whether Brees will need to miss any future games due to this injury, as the Saints still need to run tests on his injured hand.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with hand injury

    Brees is questionable to return to Sunday's road game against the Rams due to a right hand injury, according to Erin Andrews on the Fox broadcast.

    Analysis: Brees took a hit to the hand from Aaron Donald during the first quarter. After an examination on the sideline, Brees had the hand wrapped and was replaced by Teddy Bridgewater. Meanwhile, Brees continued to watch the action from the Saints bench.

    Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads late comeback

    Brees completed 32 of 43 attempts for 370 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday night's 30-28 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Brees uncharacteristically threw an interception in the red zone on New Orleans' second series, but got back to his best with improved play afterward. He found fellow quarterback/offensive weapon Taysom Hill for his first touchdown to close the third quarter, then hit Tre'Quan Smith with a 14-yard score on the first play of the fourth. In commanding a last-minute drive to set up the game-winning field goal, Brees also racked up his most passing yards in a game since Week 3 of last season,…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sharp against New York

    Brees completed four of six passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in his lone drive of work in Saturday's 28-13 preseason win over the Jets.

    Analysis: All of Brees' yardage came to top weapons Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, including a 19-yard touchdown pass to Thomas to cap the drive. The veteran quarterback is as accurate as it gets and knows how to get the ball to his playmakers, so Brees is primed for another productive campaign at the advanced age of 40.

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 10:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Preseason action on tap

    Brees will suit up for Saturday's preseason contest against the Jets, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Brees stands to see his only snaps of the preseason this weekend, as he didn't play in the first two contests and is expected to be withheld from the exhibition finale Aug. 29 against the Dolphins. The veteran-signal caller should play a few drives alongside skill-position standouts Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara while also getting the chance to build some in-game rapport with offseason pickups Jared Cook and Latavius Murray.

    Published: Wed, Aug 21 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • In uniform Sunday

    Brees is in uniform for Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: It remains to be seen how much -- if any -- action Brees, who did not play in the Saints' preseason opener last week, might see Sunday, but given that he's in uniform, it's at least possible he'll see some snaps. With that in mind, Just notes that Brees sat out last year's second exhibition tilt. The team's third preseason game, next Saturday against the Jets, is the contest in which New Orleans' top players are likely to see their most extensive preseason action.

    Published: Sun, Aug 18 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with lawsuit

    Brees missed some spring practices while dealing with a lawsuit against a California jeweler, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

    Analysis: Given his wealth of experience in coach Sean Payton's offense, Brees shouldn't be impacted by a few missed practice sessions in May and June. He's once again set up with an excellent situation, as the Saints replaced Mark Ingram with Latavius Murray and added pass-catching tight end Jared Cook to replace Benjamin Watson. The team lost starting center Max Unger to retirement, but acquired two potential replacements with upside in free-agent signee Nick Easton and second-round pick Erik McCoy.…read more

    Published: Wed, Jun 19 at 6:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Agrees to restructure

    Brees agreed to restructure his contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: The move clears up $10.8 million in cap room as the Saints attempt to re-sign backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and add tight end Jared Cook. Kicking the can down the road with Brees' contract is an annual tradition, with the team presumably resigned to taking a large dead cap charge whenever the 40-year-old quarterback retires. Brees won't have Mark Ingram (Ravens) by his side in 2019, but the addition of Cook would more than make up for the loss in terms of pass-game value.

    Published: Thu, Mar 14 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Plans to play in 2019

    Brees plans to continue his football career, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. "I feel pretty positive," Brees said Sunday. "I plan on being here next year and making another run at it."

    Analysis: Brees had a tough time against the Los Angeles defense in the late stages of the NFC Championship Game, but he still came within one blown call of reaching the Super Bowl for a second time. He enjoyed one of his better seasons in 2018, establishing a new career-high mark for passer rating (115.7) while breaking his own NFL record for completion percentage (74.4). The 40-year-old is still a reliable fantasy starter, though his utility has dropped off the past two seasons with the Saints often…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 21 at 7:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of touchdowns in season-ending loss

    Brees completed 26 of 40 passes for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Saints' 26-24 overtime loss to the Rams in Sunday's NFC Championship Game. He also lost two yards on two rushes.

    Analysis: Brees showered plenty of attention on Alvin Kamara, hitting his dynamic running back on 11 occasions for 96 yards. The Rams did an excellent job taking away Michael Thomas after the third-year wideout eviscerated them in their regular-season meeting, limiting Brees' downfield options overall. However, if not for one of the most controversial non-calls in recent postseason history -- a would-be pass interference on the Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman against Tommylee Lewis that would have given the…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 20 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Atones for early mistake

    Brees completed 28 of 38 passes for 301 yards with two touchdowns and an interception during the Saints' 20-14 divisional-round playoff win over the Eagles on Sunday. He also netted zero yards on three rushes and fumbled twice, recovering one himself.

    Analysis: The future Hall of Famer's day couldn't have started off any worse, as he was intercepted by Cre'von LeBlanc on a deep throw down the middle intended for Ted Ginn on his first pass of the day. However, it was much more trademark Brees from that point forward, as he completed 28 of his subsequent 37 attempts, with 12 of his completions and 171 of his yards going to Michael Thomas. Brees also connected with Thomas for a two-yard score to cap off an outstanding 18-play, 92-yard march that took up…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 5:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially inactive for Week 17

    Brees (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports.

    Analysis: It was revealed a couple days earlier that Brees wouldn't play in Week 17 with the Saints having secured the NFC's No. 1 seed in the postseason, but it wasn't known whether or not he would dress as the backup to fill-in starter Teddy Bridgewater. Brees' place on the inactive list ensures that Taysom Hill will work as Bridgewater's top understudy.

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play in finale

    Teddy Bridgewater will replace Brees as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Brees led his team to the No. 1 seed in the NFC and can now get some rest before the divisional round of the playoffs. He'll finish a season with less than 4,000 passing yards for the first time as a member of the Saints, but he more than made up for it with 8.2 yards per attempt, 32 touchdowns and only five interceptions, not to mention a new single-season NFL record for completion percentage (74.4). Brees is the only threat to prevent Patrick Mahomes from winning an MVP award.

    Published: Fri, Dec 28 at 12:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expecting reduced role Week 17

    Brees acknowledged Tuesday that there's "no doubt" he'll cede snaps to backup Teddy Bridgewater in the Saints' regular-season finale Sunday against the Panthers, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: New Orleans has already sewn up the No. 1 seed in the NFC, so there's no real incentive for the team to play its starters extensively and risk losing a key player to injury ahead of the postseason. With that in mind, it's expected that coach Sean Payton will follow a similar blueprint to those he followed in 2006 and 2009, when the Saints were locked in as the Nos. 2 and 1 seeds, respectively, heading into Week 17. Brees played only one full series in 2006 and sat out entirely in 2009, so at…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 27 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • First 300-yard outing since Week 11

    Brees completed 27 of 39 attempts, compiling 326 passing yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 31-28 win against the Steelers.

    Analysis: No quarterback had experienced a more drastic drop off than Brees over the past three weeks, as the 18-year veteran ranked as QB31 between Weeks 13 and 15, compared to a QB3 standing between Week 5 and Week 12. Brees had averaged fewer than 180 passing yards per game over his last three outings coming into Sunday, with a 2:3 TD:INT ratio to his name over that span. While he failed to throw multiple passing touchdowns for a fourth straight game during the Saints' win over Pittsburgh, Brees…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 7:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another down performance

    Brees completed 23 of 35 passes for 203 yards and an interception in Monday night's 12-9 win over the Panthers. He also had a two-point conversion attempt intercepted.

    Analysis: Brees and the Saints did enough to get another victory, but it was by no means a vintage performance from the quarterback. In fact, Monday marked the third straight game in which Brees averaged under 6.5 yards per attempt, and even though his 203 passing yards were actually his most over that recent stretch, it still evidences his slide in production of late. Along with having a two-point conversion attempt returned for two points the other way, Brees' first-half interception gave him a pick in…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 8:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest numbers despite win

    Brees completed 24 of 31 passes for 201 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Saints' 28-14 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a yard (but scored a TD) on three carries and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Brees churned out yet another pedestrian stat line, but a combination of defense and an effective enough rushing attack helped lead the Saints to victory anyhow. The perennial Pro Bowler did hit Zach Line for his one touchdown pass, and he reestablished his prolific connection with Michael Thomas to the tune of 11 completions for 98 yards. Brees has now failed to throw multiple touchdown passes in back-to-back games for the first time this season, a matter he'll look to rectify against the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stymied in road loss

    Brees completed 18 of 28 passes for 127 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Saints' 13-10 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday. He also rushed once for two yards and fumbled once but recovered.

    Analysis: It was a historically poor night for the future Hall of Famer, whose first-half yardage total was the lowest of his career. Brees was seemingly kept off balance throughout the night by a suffocating Cowboys defense that limited him to his lowest YPA (4.5) of the season. Even his normally prolific connection with Michael Thomas was considerably muted, as the Pro Bowl receiver managed just 40 yards on five receptions. Brees did look like himself on a 30-yard scoring strike to Keith Kirkwood late…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Yet another four-touchdown outing

    Brees completed 15 of 22 attempts for 171 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 31-17 victory over Atlanta.

    Analysis: Brees committed his second turnover of 2018, but remains in possession of an absurd 32:2 TD/INT ratio as he marches towards a potential MVP award (amazingly, would be the first of his prolific 18-year career). Atlanta did an admirable job in containing Brees to 7.8 yards per attempt, but he connected on two short touchdown passes (from five and 12 yards out to Keith Kirkwood and Austin Carr), as well as two more from outside the red zone (20-plus yard hookups with Tommylee Lewis and Dan…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 9:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws four touchdowns in win

    Brees completed 22 of 30 passing attempts for 363 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 48-7 victory over the Eagles.

    Analysis: The Saints were held to a field goal on their first drive of the day, but Brees was unstoppable after that, leading six touchdown drives on the way to a blowout win over the defending Super Bowl champs. The 39-year-old made beautiful throws the whole contest, but perhaps none was better than his last touchdown throw of the game that hit Alvin Kamara in stride down the sideline for a 37-yard catch-and-run. Brees and the league's hottest offense have an extremely favorable schedule down the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 5:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient in Bengal Beatdown

    Brees completed 22 of 25 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns and added three yards and a touchdown on two carries during Sunday's 51-14 win over Cincinnati.

    Analysis: After picking the Bengals apart for much of the afternoon, Brees got in on the action himself in the final minutes of the third quarter, leaping over the pile for a one-yard touchdown run. It was his third of the season, already tying a career high for rushing touchdowns in a season. In the passing game, there was concern as to how New Orleans' offense could keep pace without much depth at receiver, considering free-agent acquisition Dez Bryant's (Achilles) season ended about as quickly as it…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws four TDs

    Brees completed 25 of 36 pass attempts for 346 yards and four touchdowns during Sunday's 45-35 win over the Rams. He also carried four times for 16 yards.

    Analysis: Brees completed 69 percent of his passes and connected with seven different receivers while averaging a healthy 9.6 yards per attempt. He threw short TD passes to Alvin Kamara, Tre'Quan Smith and Ben Watson in the first half before delivering a 72-yard score to Michael Thomas late in the game. Though Brees threw his first interception of the season last week, this outburst gives him an 18:1 TD:INT through eight games. He's also on pace for nearly 4,500 yards yet again and will look to continue…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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