Quarterback Drew Brees to start Sunday versus the Chiefs

The quarterback match-up we all deserve appears to be on tap for Sunday’s match up between the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs upon the return of Drew Brees.

The NFL’s all-time leading passer has missed the Saints’ last four games after suffering 11 broken ribs and a punctured lung.

According to reports, Brees is fully healthy and doctors have cleared him to play against the defending world champions.

The 41-year-old returns for a potential Super Bowl preview opposite reigning Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and his 12-1 Chiefs.

The NFC South leading Saints are 10-3, having gone 3-1 with Taysom Hill under center during Brees’ absence.  Head Coach Sean Payton said, “We wouldn’t be playing him if he wasn’t healthy and able to function and feeling good and recovered, so yeah, that’s what I would say.”

Left Tackle Terron Armstead said, “He’s working around the clock, around the clock. And you talk to him, and he’s disappointed that he’s not back already from the weeks prior. So, I know that he’s been working tirelessly to get back and get himself ready to help us win games, so you never have to worry about Drew. His commitment, dedication, work ethic has always been that, those are probably his biggest attributes throughout his career.”

The Saints and Chiefs kick things off at 3:25 p.m. Sunday from the Superdome.