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NO-SF GRADES: Drew Brees Earns Game-High Grade in Saints Win
By Wes Huber -- Pro Football Focus
Here are the top takeaways and highest-graded players from the New Orleans Saints’ 41-23 Week 9 victory over the San Francisco 49ers:
New Orleans Saints
Quarterback grade: Drew Brees, 82.9
Another day at the office for Mr. Brees
Drew Brees left the field in this one as the game’s top player. The 49ers were able to pressure Brees on seven dropbacks, but on the 12 plays on which they utilized a blitz, Brees instantly identified the coverage flaws and averaged 13.8 yards per attempt at an 83.3 completion percentage. Brees proved especially lethal targeting depths of 10 yards or greater, completing 7-of-11 such attempts for 145 yards, including a 32-yard strike to rookie WR Michael Thomas.
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