Drew Brees connects with Jimmy Graham twice for scores, fantasy stats piling up

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 15-of-23 of his passes for 230 yards, two TDs and two picks.

His two TDs were of different varieties. Graham ran an out-and-up deep route for a 51-yard score and was in single coverage. The second was a 10-yard out route in which Graham just overpowered cornerback Antonio Cromartie.

The Saints lost Darren Sproles for the game with concussion and ankle injuries, so Brees has been looking for a slew of receivers to replace one of his go-to guys. He's targeted nine different receivers, including running back Pierre Thomas five times for three catches and 22 yards.

Fantasy impact: Brees is going to fine his guys one way or another and he's had his usual mix of short- and deep-ball plays. Lance Moore is getting some more looks from Brees, which could be a trend while Sproles is out. He's one of the best quarterbacks in the league and he should put up big numbers in the second half even against a stout D.