Quarterback Drew Brees just isn't the same player on the road. The Carolina Panthers have been gashed all season long and have been giving up numerous big plays, so it presents an interesting case.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 9: Drew Brees
Drew Brees finally got it going against the Packers on Week 8. Should fantasy owners have similar expectations this week?
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Usually, players on short weeks in road games tend not to play well. There have been a lot of blowouts on Thursday Night Football, but this game likely won’t be too bad. Basically, this is really the only negative with his mild struggles against the Panthers last season also in the mix. Although, they are not the same team and are giving up many more points.
He’s also rolling. He has multiple touchdowns in every game since Week 1, has cleared 300 passing yards in four straight and had his best game of the season with a passer rating of 138.4.
Fantasy impact: He’s obviously going to be in your lineup, but he’s not an elite daily fantasy play.
