Saints QB Drew Brees says game vs. Chiefs is extra motivation to return, but no word on if he'll play
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees didn't shy away from the question.
Cox Sports TV's Mike Nabors asked if there was "extra motivation" for him to play this week with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs coming into town.
"Yes," Brees said. "Every game is important, but obviously, I just think where we are in our journey as a team, there's a lot to play for each and every week. And you get to play against arguably one of the best teams in the NFL right now in the Chiefs with one of the best quarterbacks, so it's a great challenge. If you love football, you love these kinds of challenges."
Brees came short of declaring his return, saying that he'll know at some point this week if he'll be ready to play, but didn't delve into specifics.
As of Sunday, it had been five weeks since he left the game against the San Francisco 49ers with what was ultimately 11 fractured ribs and a punctured lung. He has since missed four games, and is now eligible to return at any time from the injured reserve.
"Listen, it's a step-by-step process," Brees said. "I'm trusting that process."
