The Saints might not be without their starting quarterback for much longer.
Drew Brees has been inactive since Week 11 due to fractured ribs. The veteran signal-caller was removed from New Orleans’ Week 10 win over the San Francisco 49ers and was placed on injured reserve a few days larer.
Brees is eligible to be lifted from IR next week, and according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a possibility his hiatus will be halted at three weeks. The 41-year-old reportedly is “tracking to play as early as Week 14” when the Saints visit the Philadelphia Eagles.
Luckily for New Orleans, it’s in a position where it doesn’t need to rush Brees back. Taysom Hill has been impressive in Brees’ absence, leading the Saints to victory each of the last two weeks. The dual-threat quarterback racked up a combined four touchdowns in New Orleans’ wins over the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos.
Hill will try to improve to 3-0 as a starter Sunday afternoon when the Saints look to complete a regular-season sweep over the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
