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Quarterback, New Orleans Saints
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Draft: 2001 Round 2 (1)
College: Purdue
DOB: 1979-01-15 Age: 41 |
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Passing | Rushing |
Fantasy |
| Season |
Team |
G |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yard |
TD |
INT | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
FPts/G |
| 2001 |
SD |
2 |
15 |
27 |
55.6 |
221 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
18 |
9.0 |
0 |
16.9 |
8.4 |
| 2002 |
SD |
16 |
320 |
526 |
60.8 |
3,284 |
17 |
16 |
38 |
130 |
3.4 |
1 |
251.2 |
15.7 |
| 2003 |
SD |
11 |
205 |
356 |
57.6 |
2,108 |
11 |
15 |
21 |
84 |
4.0 |
0 |
157.8 |
14.3 |
| 2004 |
SD |
15 |
262 |
400 |
65.5 |
3,159 |
27 |
7 |
53 |
85 |
1.6 |
2 |
286.5 |
19.1 |
| 2005 |
SD |
16 |
323 |
500 |
64.6 |
3,576 |
24 |
15 |
21 |
49 |
2.3 |
1 |
285.7 |
17.9 |
| 2006 |
NO |
16 |
357 |
555 |
64.3 |
4,424 |
26 |
11 |
42 |
32 |
0.8 |
0 |
328.4 |
20.5 |
| 2007 |
NO |
16 |
443 |
655 |
67.6 |
4,428 |
28 |
18 |
24 |
52 |
2.2 |
1 |
344.6 |
21.5 |
| 2008 |
NO |
16 |
413 |
635 |
65.0 |
5,069 |
34 |
17 |
22 |
-1 |
-0.0 |
0 |
389.4 |
24.3 |
| 2009 |
NO |
15 |
363 |
514 |
70.6 |
4,388 |
34 |
11 |
22 |
33 |
1.5 |
2 |
370.7 |
24.7 |
| 2010 |
NO |
16 |
448 |
658 |
68.1 |
4,620 |
33 |
22 |
18 |
-3 |
-0.2 |
0 |
362.7 |
22.7 |
| 2011 |
NO |
16 |
468 |
657 |
71.2 |
5,476 |
46 |
14 |
21 |
86 |
4.1 |
1 |
472.4 |
29.5 |
| 2012 |
NO |
16 |
422 |
670 |
63.0 |
5,177 |
43 |
19 |
15 |
5 |
0.3 |
1 |
437.4 |
27.3 |
| 2013 |
NO |
16 |
446 |
650 |
68.6 |
5,162 |
39 |
12 |
34 |
54 |
1.6 |
3 |
437.5 |
27.3 |
| 2014 |
NO |
16 |
456 |
659 |
69.2 |
4,952 |
33 |
17 |
27 |
68 |
2.5 |
1 |
392.4 |
24.5 |
| 2015 |
NO |
15 |
429 |
627 |
68.4 |
4,878 |
32 |
10 |
24 |
14 |
0.6 |
1 |
379.3 |
25.3 |
| 2016 |
NO |
16 |
471 |
673 |
70.0 |
5,207 |
37 |
15 |
23 |
20 |
0.9 |
2 |
422.4 |
26.4 |
| 2017 |
NO |
16 |
387 |
537 |
72.1 |
4,338 |
23 |
8 |
33 |
12 |
0.4 |
2 |
322.1 |
20.1 |
| 2018 |
NO |
15 |
364 |
489 |
74.4 |
3,992 |
32 |
5 |
31 |
22 |
0.7 |
4 |
353.8 |
23.6 |
| 2019 |
NO |
11 |
281 |
378 |
74.3 |
2,979 |
27 |
4 |
9 |
-4 |
-0.4 |
1 |
262.6 |
23.9 |
| 2020 |
NO |
9 |
219 |
298 |
73.5 |
2,196 |
18 |
3 |
15 |
1 |
0.1 |
2 |
193.9 |
21.5 |
| 2020 (Projected) |
NO |
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378 |
517 |
73.1 |
4,138 |
32 |
8 |
29 |
23 |
0.8 |
1 |
343.2 |
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Brees was actually the 6th-ranked quarterback in 2019 according to fantasy points scored per game (23.9) tied with Russell Wilson. His rank was pushed down because of time missed due to a broken hand. He was remarkably efficient, completing 74.3% of his passes (after completing 74.4% in 2018). He also had an impressive 7.1% touchdown rate and continued to avoid interceptions, throwing only 4 in 378 attempts.
Brees may not have as big of an arm at 41 years old as he did when he was younger, but that has not stopped him from being effective. He had the Saints within a whisper of the Super Bowl, and with an overall great roster and the coaching staff intact, they have another good shot to get there this season.
The Saints' offensive line has been a strength, and they drafted Cesar Ruiz in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruiz could start at center or guard and likely replace Larry Warford in the starting lineup, who was released this offseason. The unit does a good job of keeping Brees from getting hit. In addition to that potential upgrade, the receiving corps added Emmanuel Sanders, who could be the long-needed second option at the position. This should help Brees not depend so heavily on Michael Thomas and simply find the open man - which could lead to an even better 2020 season.
The biggest red flag when it comes to Brees is his age, and all indications are that this is his final season under center. If his body breaks down, or if the Saints decide to use Taysom Hill more in 2020, that could hurt Brees statistically. But in all likelihood, he will be a steady, reliable option once again.
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 MRI delivers bad news for Drew Brees
Total of five fractured ribs, collapsed lung
By: Doug Orth | Mon Nov 16, 7:00 pm
|  | Drew Brees is suffering from three fractured ribs on his left side and two on the right, possibly more, per Ed Werder. Doctors have cautioned Brees to be especially careful with the damage to his lung. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The 41-year-old is fortunate he pulled himself out of the game when he did. Werder also notes Brees' injuries were suffered over the last two games. Initial reports have Brees missing at least 2-3 weeks, but that seems optimistic. HC Sean Payton declined to name a starting quarterback Monday, but Jameis Winston should be considered the favorite to start and get the majority of snaps moving forward. He should be considered a solid streaming option in Week 11 versus the Falcons.
| Rib contusion for Drew Brees
Could miss some time
By: Mike Krueger | Mon Nov 16, 9:47 am
| | #Saints QB Drew Brees suffered a rib contusion in yesterday’s game, and he’ll have an MRI for cartilage damage today. But sources tell me and @TomPelissero that New Orleans is bracing for Brees to miss some time to fully heal. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Brees missed the second half of Week 10 which allowed Jameis Winston to get some run. Winston would be a viable streamer in Week 11 against the Falcons is Brees does sit. It's worth noting Taysom Hill got 8 carries yesterday. He could see his role increased if Brees sits.
| Michael Thomas to sit Monday night
Team discipline after altercation with teammate
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Oct 11, 4:21 pm
| | Saints’ WR Michael Thomas had an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend, per league sources. Saints now disciplining Thomas by sitting him Monday night, when he was being listed as questionable with an ankle injury. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Thomas was listed as Questionable with an ankle injury but will now sit after getting into it with a teammate. Tre'Quan Smith and Emmanuel Sanders will continue to operate as the top wide receivers for Drew Brees. There's a chance tight end Jared Cook (groin) will return.
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Passing | Rushing |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yard |
TD |
INT | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
TB |
W 34-23 |
18 |
30 |
60.0 |
160 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
16.0 |
| 2 |
at LV |
L 24-34 |
26 |
38 |
68.4 |
312 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
19.6 |
| 3 |
GB |
L 30-37 |
29 |
36 |
80.6 |
288 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
26.4 |
| 4 |
at DET |
W 35-29 |
19 |
25 |
76.0 |
246 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
-3 |
-1.0 |
0 |
20.0 |
| 5 |
LAC |
W 30-27 |
33 |
47 |
70.2 |
325 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1.0 |
1 |
26.4 |
| 7 |
CAR |
W 27-24 |
29 |
36 |
80.6 |
287 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
0.7 |
1 |
28.6 |
| 8 |
at CHI |
W 26-23 |
31 |
41 |
75.6 |
280 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
1.3 |
0 |
22.4 |
| 9 |
at TB |
W 38-3 |
26 |
32 |
81.3 |
222 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
-1.0 |
0 |
26.9 |
| 10 |
SF |
W 27-13 |
8 |
13 |
61.5 |
76 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
-1.0 |
0 |
7.7 |
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Passing | Rushing |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yard |
TD |
INT | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
HOU |
W 30-28 |
32 |
43 |
74.4 |
370 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
26.5 |
| 2 |
at LAR |
L 9-27 |
3 |
5 |
60.0 |
38 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
1.9 |
| 8 |
ARI |
W 31-9 |
34 |
43 |
79.1 |
373 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
30.7 |
| 10 |
ATL |
L 9-26 |
32 |
45 |
71.1 |
287 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
14.4 |
| 11 |
at TB |
W 34-17 |
28 |
35 |
80.0 |
228 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
23.4 |
| 12 |
CAR |
W 34-31 |
30 |
39 |
76.9 |
311 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
27.6 |
| 13 |
at ATL |
W 26-18 |
18 |
30 |
60.0 |
184 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
-1.0 |
0 |
13.1 |
| 14 |
SF |
L 46-48 |
29 |
40 |
72.5 |
349 |
5 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1.0 |
1 |
43.6 |
| 15 |
IND |
W 34-7 |
29 |
30 |
96.7 |
307 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
31.4 |
| 16 |
at TEN |
W 38-28 |
27 |
38 |
71.1 |
279 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
-3 |
-1.0 |
0 |
25.7 |
| 17 |
at CAR |
W 42-10 |
19 |
30 |
63.3 |
253 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
-1.0 |
0 |
24.6 |
| WC |
MIN |
L 20-26 |
26 |
33 |
78.8 |
208 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
5.0 |
0 |
14.9 |
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WC = Wild-Card
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Passing | Rushing |
Fantasy |
| Week |
Opp |
Result |
Cmp |
Att |
Cmp% |
Yard |
TD |
INT | Att |
Yard |
Avg |
TD |
FPts |
| 1 |
TB |
L 40-48 |
37 |
45 |
82.2 |
439 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
34.0 |
| 2 |
CLE |
W 21-18 |
28 |
35 |
80.0 |
243 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
-1.0 |
0 |
20.1 |
| 3 |
at ATL |
W 43-37 |
39 |
49 |
79.6 |
396 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
2.3 |
2 |
44.5 |
| 4 |
at NYG |
W 33-18 |
18 |
32 |
56.3 |
217 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
-1 |
-0.3 |
0 |
10.8 |
| 5 |
WAS |
W 43-19 |
26 |
29 |
89.7 |
363 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0.5 |
0 |
30.3 |
| 7 |
at BAL |
W 24-23 |
22 |
30 |
73.3 |
212 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
0.8 |
0 |
18.9 |
| 8 |
at MIN |
W 30-20 |
18 |
23 |
78.3 |
120 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
10.0 |
| 9 |
LAR |
W 45-35 |
25 |
36 |
69.4 |
346 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
16 |
4.0 |
0 |
34.9 |
| 10 |
at CIN |
W 51-14 |
22 |
25 |
88.0 |
265 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1.5 |
1 |
31.6 |
| 11 |
PHI |
W 48-7 |
22 |
30 |
73.3 |
363 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
0 |
34.2 |
| 12 |
ATL |
W 31-17 |
15 |
22 |
68.2 |
171 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
-4 |
-1.0 |
0 |
24.2 |
| 13 |
at DAL |
L 10-13 |
18 |
28 |
64.3 |
127 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2.0 |
0 |
10.6 |
| 14 |
at TB |
W 28-14 |
24 |
31 |
77.4 |
201 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
-1 |
-0.3 |
1 |
20.0 |
| 15 |
at CAR |
W 12-9 |
23 |
35 |
65.7 |
203 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-2 |
-1.0 |
0 |
10.0 |
| 16 |
PIT |
W 31-28 |
27 |
39 |
69.2 |
326 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
-1.0 |
0 |
20.2 |
| DP |
PHI |
W 20-14 |
28 |
38 |
73.7 |
301 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
23.1 |
| CC |
LAR |
L 23-26 |
26 |
40 |
65.0 |
249 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
-2 |
-1.0 |
0 |
20.3 |
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DP = Divisional Playoff CC = Conference Championship
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