The New Orleans Saints might have their star quarterback Drew Brees on the field when they face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday after all. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Brees returned to practice Wednesday and wants to play in the game against the Chiefs.
Brees has been out since Week 10 when he suffered several broken ribs and had collapsed lungs during the game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Saints started backup Taysom Hill in his absence, notching four straight wins before a surprising loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last week.
Rapoport reports that the Saints still feel good about playing Hill against the Chiefs if Brees isn’t fully fit to get back on the field. However, the veteran signal-caller made good progress in recent days and will push to get his spot under center back.
It isn’t surprising that Drew Brees wants to return to the field so badly, especially since he might be playing his last season in the NFL. Before he calls it quits, Brees wants to make another Super Bowl run, and the Saints look to be in a position to do that this season.
Brees has been productive as usual in 2020, leading the league in completion percentage with 73.5 while throwing for 2,196 yards and 18 touchdowns in nine games. The 41-year-old legend also has only three interceptions for the year.
