Drew Brees and the Saints hope he doesn’t miss more than one contest this season. (Getty)
Drew Brees is throwing football at practice again. And that is a very good thing for winless New Orleans Saints.
Brees will test the arm leading up to Sunday night’s game against the Cowboys, but still remains optimistic he can suit up and guide New Orleans to a win.
Dallas, meanwhile, has their own quarterback concerns. Tony Romo will miss at least six more games with his collarbone injury. That sets the stage for Brandon Weedon to lead the Dallas offense to a much-needed win on the road.
Here’s what you need to know before kickoff:
The Basics
Terrance Williams and the Cowboys can put up a big W in the Superdome, but they’ll have to do it without Tony Romo once more. (Getty)
Who
Houston Texans vs. Atlanta Falcons
Where
Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Date
Sunday, Oct. 4
Time
8:15 p.m. Eastern
Channel
The game will be shown on NBC as part of their Sunday Night Football broadcast. Click here for a nationwide coverage map for Week 3.
Line
Saints -7
Editor’s note: Are you playing daily fantasy yet? Heavy’s partners at DraftKings are paying out $1 billion to daily fantasy players. Sign up with DraftKings promo code HEAVY and get a $600 deposit bonus with no season-long commitment.
