2014 Fantasy Football: Predicting The Stats For QB Drew Brees

July 3, 2014 1:00 pm EDT by

Predicting The Fantasy Stats For QB Drew Brees

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After another outstanding fantasy season, New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees will be one of the top quarterbacks off the board this summer. To help you construct your draft strategy, here is a statistical prediction for his 2014 season.

Games Played – 16

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Games Played – 16

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Brees has only missed one game throughout his career in the Bayou and he has become a rock under center. Brees will have no problem suiting up for another 16 games in 2014.

Passing Yards – 5,156

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Passing Yards – 5,156

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Brees now has three consecutive 5,000-yard seasons. He knows how to utilize everyone on the roster and has become the best yardage quarterback in all of fantasy.

Touchdowns – 41

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Touchdowns – 41

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Brees has thrown over 32 touchdowns in six straight seasons. He has become a touchdown machine and will throw a minimum of 41 touchdowns this season.

Interceptions - 16

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Interceptions - 16

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Brees has been susceptible to throwing interceptions in recent fantasy seasons. He has averaged 16.75 picks over the last four years and the All-Pro will have the occasional multiple-turnover contest.

Fumbles – 5

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Fumbles – 5

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Brees has fumbled the ball 63 times throughout his career, including four seasons with eight or more. The perennial Pro Bowler tends to put the ball on the carpet quite often and will be charged with a handful of fumbles again in 2014.


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