Drew Brees intends to play for Saints in Week 8

Drew Brees is ready to hit the field again.

The New Orleans Saints quarterback, who has been out since Week 2 with a right hand injury, said Wednesday his plan is to play in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals.

“That’s the plan.” Saints QB Drew Brees on playing vs Arizona Sunday. No definitive decision has been made yet, but Brees says feels ready to roll

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) October 23, 2019

Coach Sean Payton was a bit less bullish, but did suggest that Brees may be a game-time decision on Sunday.

Saints coach Sean Payton said QB Drew Brees was able to practice today and may be a game-time decision on Sunday.

— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) October 23, 2019

This is the exact timetable that Brees had reportedly hoped to get back by. Amazingly, the Saints have won all five games that backup Teddy Bridgewater started, meaning they’re sitting pretty as Brees gets back to work. There’s definitely no guarantee that he starts Sunday, but if it’s up to him, he will be.