New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is fine after scare in the fourth quarter
 

For a moment in the third quarter, the New Orleans Saints appeared to be faced with a scary moment. Quarterback Drew Brees was tackled to the ground, with his left leg twisting awkwardly under him, by Carolina defensive end Greg Hardy.



New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked for a 2-yard loss in the fourth quarter during the game between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, September 16, 2012.
Brees was flagged for intentional grounding. But more important to the Saints was that Brees grabbed at his left leg and was slow to get off the turf. After some medical attention on the sideline and getting his left ankle re-tapped, Brees returned to the field without missing a play.

After the game, Brees said his ankle was doing fine.

"It just got rolled up on, kind of an awkward position," Brees said. "But it's going to be fine."

Meanwhile, Brees continued on pace to break another record. His 1-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham in the first quarter, giving his 45 consecutive games with at least one scoring passes.

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Re: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is fine after scare in the fourth quarter
 

It's just a matter of time if he doesn't start getting better protection.