METAIRIE, La. -- Sean Payton said the decision on Drew Brees' status for Sunday's marquee matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs will come down to how the New Orleans Saints quarterback feels during practice this week.
"It's pretty simple. It's just functionality, strength, throwing without soreness," Payton said Thursday morning after Brees was designated to return to practice on Wednesday. "I mean there's a process, and last week with the trainers he had one throwing day, then yesterday the same way. So it's really (whether Brees is) asymptomatic, feeling good, strong, and like he can function and be an asset and play well.