The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) have their final primetime game of the season when they take on the New Orleans Saints (10-3) at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday Night Football.
When the two teams square off against each other, Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be watching closely to the quarterback on the other sideline—future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees.
When speaking to the media Wednesday, Brissett had plenty of praise for Brees.
“He just sets a great example for us. A guy, obviously that I grew up watching and then being in the league now and being able to see him on a more personal level,” Brissett said. “It’s awesome to see him play. What he does for the league, what he does for the position is unmatched. Just hopefully not this week.”
As Brissett will use this as a week to prove he has to potential to be the future of the Colts quarterback position, there is a chance he and the rest of the country could be witnessing history being made.
The current leader in passing touchdowns in NFL history is Colts legend Peyton Manning. That could all change Monday night, though, as Brees is currently just two touchdowns behind Manning for the all-time lead. And he has a chance to do it against Manning’s former team.
Regardless, Brissett’s future as the Colts quarterback has come into question. While he certainly has the intelligence and leadership qualities to succeed at the position, his inability to consistently push the ball downfield and his struggles with anticipation have led to many questions.
He’ll try to change that narrative on Monday night when he faces one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time in Brees.