Drew Brees status: Brees reportedly set to return for Saints in Week 8

New Orleans quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a perfect record as a starter after taking over for Drew Brees in Week 2, but the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards is reportedly set to take over the starting job Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Brees underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his thumb on September 18th, and was expected to miss around six weeks. The Saints have since won five consecutive games to get to 6-1 on the season.

ESPN’s Ed Werder and Diana Russini reported Saturday that the plan in New Orleans is for Brees to start, ahead of the Saints’ bye week in Week 9.

From me and @diannaESPN: Barring an unforeseen setback, the #Saints plan for quarterback Drew Brees to start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, according to sources.

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 26, 2019

Brees is returning from surgery that repaired torn ligament in thumb on passing hand. #Saints had option of Teddy Bridgewater making start before bye week. Team is 5-0 in Bridgewater’s starts. Plan to start Brees reflects how NFL coaches value each game, make no assumptions.

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 26, 2019