By Luke Johnson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
One time this season, Drew Brees took a risk he probably should not have.
The New Orleans Saints were driving against the Vikings in Minneapolis, holding a three-point lead in the second quarter, when defensive end Stephen Weatherly zoomed around the edge unblocked, making a beeline for Brees.
Receiver Michael Thomas flashed open across the middle of the field. Brees backpedaled in the pocket to make an off-balance throw to his star receiver before Weatherly got there. His pass sailed high and was intercepted by safety Harrison Smith.
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One time this season, Drew Brees took a risk he probably should not have.
The New Orleans Saints were driving against the Vikings in Minneapolis, holding a three-point lead in the second quarter, when defensive end Stephen Weatherly zoomed around the edge unblocked, making a beeline for Brees.
Receiver Michael Thomas flashed open across the middle of the field. Brees backpedaled in the pocket to make an off-balance throw to his star receiver before Weatherly got there. His pass sailed high and was intercepted by safety Harrison Smith.
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