The New Orleans Saints will try to lock up an NFC South title when they head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers Sunday. Quarterback Drew Brees will look to repeat his Week 9 performance against the Bucs to give his team a division title. Brees completed 22 of 27 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns in their first meeting. The Bucs have been friendly to QBs all season, giving up the third-most passing yards in the league. They were able to contain Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton to 160 yards in the air in Week 16, however.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 17: What to do with Drew Brees
The Saints play caller hopes to lead his team to a division title against the Bucs Sunday. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Brees has not thrown lights out this season. The Saints have been able to run the ball more behind their backfield tandem of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara. The 17-year play caller still plays solid within the division. He has nine touchdowns and just two interceptions versus teams in the NFC South this year.
Fantasy impact: Brees has not needed to air the ball out as much as he did in previous seasons. The Saints have a great running back duo. Brees is still a good fantasy QB. He only has one game without a touchdown this season. Owners have had to temper their expectations with Brees under center this year. He still has high enough stock to start every week, however. He should remain in your lineup for the final game of the season.
