Brees is slated to undergo surgery on his injured right thumb Wednesday in Los Angeles, Ed Werder of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

With both of the hand specialists Brees visited the past two days determining that he sustained ligament damage to his thumb, the quarterback will need to go under the knife to address the matter. As Werder notes, a formal timeline for Brees' return to game action won't be provided until the procedure is completed, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Network relayed Monday that the Saints are preparing for their franchise icon to be sidelined for around 6-to-8 weeks at a minimum. If his recovery trends to the latter end of that timetable, Brees would be a candidate for injured reserve, which would afford the Saints more roster flexibility during his absence. Teddy Bridgewater is slated to replace Brees as the Saints' starter beginning with Sunday's game in Seattle.

Brees confirmed Monday that he's getting a second opinion on his injured right thumb with Dr. Tom Hunt in Houston on Tuesday morning, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports. "I am evaluating my options and will make the best decision very soon," Brees said.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Sean Payton leaked earlier Monday that Brees was doing as much, which comes on the heels of his initial prognosis of a 6-to-8 week recovery following surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb. As mentioned by Brees, a more exact timeline for his rehab will be known in short order. While he goes through this process, the Saints will turn to Teddy Bridgewater to helm the offense.

Coach Sean Payton relayed Monday that Brees (thumb) is getting another opinion on his injured right thumb, John DeShazier of the Saints' official site reports. "They're still in the midst of evaluating it," Payton said. "He's had one opinion, (he's) having a second opinion. As soon as we know something that we can confirm, then we'll report it. But right now, that's kind of the stage we're in."

EDGE Analysis

Brees picked up the injury when his follow-through on a throw slammed into the hand of incoming Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald during Sunday's game. On the sideline afterward, Brees was unable to clutch a football and remained out for the rest of the eventual defeat. After seeing a specialist in L.A. on Monday, it was reported that he needs surgery and will miss 6-to-8 weeks, but Payton seems to have tapped the breaks on that expectation, at least momentarily. A precise recovery timetable should emerge in due time, but there's little doubt that Brees is in line for a multi-game absence while Teddy Bridgewater directs the Saints offense.

Brees (thumb surgery) is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, and being placed on injured reserve remains a possibility, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The previously reported timeline of six weeks may only be what's needed for him to recover from his surgery on an injured thumb ligament. It's possible Brees would then require additional time to regain strength and flexibility in his hand. A stint on IR would make him ineligible for games for the next eight weeks, though he could resume practicing after six weeks. Either way, Teddy Bridgewater will be the starting quarterback for Week 3 in Seattle and beyond.

Brees is expected to have thumb surgery that will keep him out for approximately six weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brees suffered ligament damage in his throwing hand during Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams. He was replaced by Teddy Bridgewater, who now figures to serve as the Saints' quarterback for Week 3 in Seattle and beyond. The Saints may consider placing Brees on injured reserve, which would make him ineligible for the next eight weeks.

Brees (hand) is believed to have a ligament injury that will cause him to miss games, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brees is staying behind in Los Angeles to have his throwing hand evaluated by a specialist while his teammates travel to Seattle to prepare for their Week 3 contest. He was forced out of Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams in the first quarter, unable to pick up a football on the sideline after he left the game. The Saints expect to have more information on the injury later Monday, with Teddy Bridgewater preparing to start at quarterback if Brees can't play Week 3.

Brees (hand) is staying behind in Los Angeles to see a hand specialist while the rest of the team flies to Seattle to start preparing for a Week 3 matchup with the Seahawks, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

EDGE Analysis

The concern over Brees' injury is reaching a fever pitch, as ligament damage is a possibility. If Brees is forced to miss extended time, it would likely have a noticeable negative effect on New Orleans' other skill position players, as his absence certainly did in Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams.

Brees (hand) was spotted with his right wrist and thumb wrapped after Sunday's 27-9 loss to the Rams, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brees was knocked out of the game in the first quarter when his hand smashed into the hand of Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donals as Brees was following through on a throw. He reportedly could not grip the ball after that, and had to watch the rest of the game from the sidelines as the offense sputtered with Teddy Bridgewater under center. It's not yet clear at this time whether Brees will need to miss any future games due to this injury, as the Saints still need to run tests on his injured hand.

Brees is questionable to return to Sunday's road game against the Rams due to a right hand injury, according to Erin Andrews on the Fox broadcast.

EDGE Analysis

Brees took a hit to the hand from Aaron Donald during the first quarter. After an examination on the sideline, Brees had the hand wrapped and was replaced by Teddy Bridgewater. Meanwhile, Brees continued to watch the action from the Saints bench.

Brees completed 32 of 43 attempts for 370 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Monday night's 30-28 win over the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Brees uncharacteristically threw an interception in the red zone on New Orleans' second series, but got back to his best with improved play afterward. He found fellow quarterback/offensive weapon Taysom Hill for his first touchdown to close the third quarter, then hit Tre'Quan Smith with a 14-yard score on the first play of the fourth. In commanding a last-minute drive to set up the game-winning field goal, Brees also racked up his most passing yards in a game since Week 3 of last season, sending him into Sunday's NFC Championship rematch against the Rams on quite the high note.