INACTIVE
Drew Brees
QB
#9
|
NO Saints
6'0"
209lbs
47y/o
Overall Grade '20
73
21st/38 - QBs
Passing Yards '20
2942
20th/38 - QBs
Passing TDs '20
24
17th/38 - QBs
Interceptions '20
6
8th/38 - QBs
Drew
Brees
QB
#9
|
NO Saints
BIO
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 9/19/2026
Drew Brees was a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints who earned a 73.0 overall PFF grade in the 2020 season, 21st among 38 qualified quarterbacks. His PFF passing grade of 70.6 ranked 22nd at the position.
Through 405 dropbacks, he threw for 2,942 yards and 24 touchdowns against 6 interceptions. He recorded 15 big-time throws and 19 turnover-worthy plays, reflecting his decision-making under pressure.
He operated with an average depth of target of 6.6 yards and an average time to throw of 2.47 seconds. On the ground, Brees added 3 scramble yards and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
New Orleans Saints
2006 - 2020
San Diego Chargers
2005 - 2006
Honors
Honors
Honor
Year
Pro Bowl selection
2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
PFF101
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
AP second-team All-Pro
2008, 2009, 2011, 2018
PFF second-team All-Pro
2011, 2018
Best Passer
2018
PYL
2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016
OPOY
2008, 2011
Super Bowl MVP
2010
AP first-team All-Pro
2006
WPMOY
2006
CPOY
2004
Maxwell Award
2000
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PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2020
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
73.0
AVG
21st/38 QBs
PASSING GRADE
70.6
AVG
22nd/38 QBs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps
Season Stats
Season Stats
2020
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
ATTEMPTS
390
23rd/38 QBs
PASSING TDS
24
17th/38 QBs
PASSING YDS
2942
20th/38 QBs
INTERCEPTIONS
6
8th/38 QBs
Passing
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Rank
26
th
Pass Snaps
421
26
th
Dropbacks
405
23
rd
Attempts
390
20
th
Passing Yards
2942
17
th
Passing Touchdowns
24
8
th
Interceptions
6
37
th
aDot
6.6
32
nd
Average Time-to-Throw
2.47
5
th
Pressure-to-Sack Rate %
12.4%
24
th
Big-Time Throws
15
28
th
Turnover-Worthy Plays
19
Rushing
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Rank
-
Rush Snaps
294
-
Designed Runs
18
-
Designed Run Yards
-5
-
Scrambles
2
-
Scramble Yards
3
-
Rushing Touchdowns
2
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