*Michael Thomas – Noteworthy
WR Michael Thomas (four catches, 92 yards and a touchdown) became the first New Orleans player to have three 1,000-yard receiving seasons to start his career.
Drew Brees – Noteworthy
QB Drew Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns on Sunday even though his completion percentage (73 percent on 22 of 30) was lower than his 78-plus percentage coming in.
Tre’Quan Smith – Noteworthy
WR Tre’Quan Smith (10 catches, 157 yards, one touchdown) was the most productive of the eight receivers that Brees connected with.