Coach Marty Schottenheimer said quarterback Drew Brees will make a second straight start Sunday at Pittsburgh and, barring the unexpected, work the season finale the following week against visiting Oakland.
Brees returned to the lineup Sunday in a 38-21 loss to Green Bay for the first time since being benched for five weeks because of his struggles on the field. He threw for a career-high 363 yards and two touchdowns, but also committed three turnovers, including a back-breaking fumble that was recovered at the San Diego 1 in the fourth quarter.
"He managed the offense effectively and, I thought, he threw the ball accurately and with velocity," Schottenheimer said. "I was very pleased in that regard. I think his decisions were good. The disappointing thing is . . . we can't give them the ball."
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Running back LaDainian Tomlinson said he still has a sore toe but doesn't anticipate it will prevent him from playing Sunday . . . Schottenheimer praised his run defense, particularly the play of tackles Jamal Williams and Jason Fisk . . . Schottenheimer said he's hopeful of getting offensive linemen Jason Ball and Damion McIntosh back this week. Solomon Page has a high ankle sprain and his status is uncertain . . . After each of his touchdowns, Tomlinson normally hands the ball to an official. But against the Packers, he took the ball to the sideline after each of his two scores because he promised them to one of his aunts . . . Pro Bowl rosters will be announced Thursday.
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