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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Lately, the New Orleans Saints haven’t needed record-setting quarterback Drew Brees to carry them on his 38-year-old shoulders.
During their current four-game winning streak, there have been none of the desperate, pass-heavy outings that were needed just to give the Saints a chance for much of the previous three seasons.
The veteran quarterback hasn’t been under pressure to play perfect, turnover-free games, either. Indeed, he has thrown two interceptions in each of the past two games; the Saints won both contests comfortably anyway, thanks in no small part to a productive running game and vastly improved, play-making defense.
“It is a good feeling to know that you can run the ball effectively,” Brees said. “It just gives us a ton of flexibility. It gives us the opportunity to do a lot. The receivers can block, catch and make big plays and the defense is playing outstanding, getting takeaways that have resulted in points for us offensively.
“If you can do those things consistently, you can win a lot of football games.”
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