After Taysom Hill led the to a win in his first career start as a quarterback, was as proud as anyone.
"I love you," Brees said to Hill after the game, per Peter King of NBC Sports. "You deserve this."
Hill had been behind Brees on the depth chart for the last four years, playing limited snaps on special teams, receiver or as a wildcat quarterback. When the starter went down with 11 fractures in his ribs, the Saints turned to Hill for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
The 30-year-old responded with 233 passing yards plus two rushing touchdowns in the 24-9 win.