The New Orleans Saints suffered a major blow on Sunday when quarterback Drew Brees left the game against the Green Bay Packers with a shoulder injury. The injury occurred in the third quarter when Brees was sacked by Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith.
The Saints were leading the game at the time, but the loss of their star quarterback could prove to be a major setback. Brees is a future Hall of Famer and one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. He has been the leader of the Saints offense since 2006 and has been a major factor in their success over the past decade.
Brees had been playing well before the injury, completing 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. He was replaced by backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who completed 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns.
The severity of Brees’ injury is not yet known, but it is likely that he will miss some time. This could be a major blow to the Saints, as they are currently in the hunt for a playoff spot. It remains to be seen how long Brees will be out and how Bridgewater will fare in his absence.
The Saints will need to rely on their defense and running game to make up for the loss of Brees. They have a talented roster, but it will be difficult to replace a player of Brees’ caliber. It will be interesting to see how the team responds to this setback and if they can remain competitive in the NFC South without their star quarterback.
