New Orleans Saints 35, San Diego Chargers 34
Here are the highest-graded players and top takeaways from the Saints’ 35-34 win over the Chargers in San Diego.
Quarterback Grade: Drew Brees, 48.3
Saints get by with poor performance by Brees
Drew Brees looked fine in the first half, taking the Saints on two long drives down the field, both ending in touchdowns. On throws 10 yards or more downfield, however, the QB was three-for-eight; he did not even attempt a pass 20 yards downfield.