Once a catalyst for aerial domination, Brees, who turns 41 next month, has facilitated an offense more efficient than explosive, imposing in its precision. Three seconds into the second quarter, Brees had tied a season high with three scoring passes. Four series into the game, Brees had thrown for more yards (172) than San Francisco’s defense had allowed on average (134.3). To have a chance at beating the Saints, particularly amid the unforgiving din of the Superdome, Shanahan coached the game with the relentlessness of a jackhammer. On the first play after falling behind by 20-7, Garoppolo threw deep, tossing a 75-yard touchdown to Emmanuel Sanders.

Source: New York Times December 09, 2019 00:22 UTC