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If the Giants heard discussions about Drew Brees’s decline at some point early in this season, they must be wondering if they are facing the same guy this Sunday.

Brees hit Benjamin Watson from 20 yards out with 29 seconds left to play in the third quarter for his sixth touchdown pass of the day. The score put the Saints up 42-28 over the Giants in a game that’s been a delight for those who like aerial fireworks and a nightmare for both defensive coordinators.

Giants coordinator Steve Spagnuolo may be having flashbacks to his dismal year running the defense in New Orleans as he watches his defense fail time and again to put any pressure on Brees when he drops back to pass. Brees has shredded the Giants to the tune of 28 completions on 34 attempts for 408 yards and the franchise record-tying six touchdowns. It’s the 10th time that he’s thrown at least five touchdown passes in his career and the second time with six.

Given how much time remains in the game and the high likelihood that the Giants will put more points on the board, Brees should have a chance to break the team record and tie the league record with a seventh touchdown toss before the day is through.