The NFL closes out Week 5 with a battle of first place NFC teams. The New Orleans Saints host Washington, with kickoff set for 5:15 p.m. PT on ESPN. Joe Tessitore and Jason Witten will call the game from the booth, with Booger McFarland serving as an analyst from the field. Lisa Salters continues her duties as the sideline reporter.
The biggest storyline of this game is Drew Brees. The Saints quarterback 98 yards back of Brett Favre for No. 2 on the all-time passing yardage leaderboard, and more importantly, 200 yards back of Peyton Manning for No.