The Facts: Drew Brees is undergoing thumb surgery that is expected to sideline him for six weeks.

Diehards Line:In Brees’ absence, the Saints will role with Teddy Bridgewater under center. Michael Thomas should still get peppered with targets but the change is more concerning for other Saints weapons. Alvin Kamara saw just three targets in Week 2 so life without Brees may mean less passing-game work for him. The offense as a whole takes a hit which means less scoring potential for secondary weapons like Ted Ginn and Tre’Quan Smith.