New Orleans Saints

Saints' Brees says early hit to arm may have affected him in loss

Published Sep. 20, 2015 6:16 p.m. ET

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The New Orleans Saints dropped to 0-2 when they were stunned 26-19 Sunday in their home opener by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Much of the conversation throughout the game was about the mediocre play of nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback quarterback Drew Brees.

Brees told reporters after the game that an early hit to his throwing arm may have affected his play throughout the loss: “Maybe on a few throws … a few downfield didn’t come out very well.”

Brees completed 24 of 38 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown and one interception. It was a brutal loss for the Saints, who were big favorites over a Buccaneers team that was torched by rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota in Week 1.