Drew Brees being called ‘washed’ as observers speculate about Jameis Winston

© Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports Drew Brees seems to have morphed into Peyton Manning at the end of his career.

Monday night, Drew Brees continued his downward trend this season, which led to negative commentary on social media.

The legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback typically lights it up on “Monday Night Football,” but was struggling at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.

He was 7-of-15 for 43 yards and an interception through the first 28 minutes of Monday night’s game. After an overthrow led to Brees’ first interception, many fans watching the game said he was “washed up.”

Then there were people bringing attention to backup Jameis Winston.

Of course, right after everyone started mocking Brees, he went 5-for-6 on a touchdown drive.

Brees isn’t as good as he used to be, but maybe he’s not quite as bad as some were making it seem. But even he seems to be recognizing his limitations this year.

Subscribe to Yardbarker’s Morning Bark, the most comprehensive newsletter in sports. Customize your email to get the latest news on your favorite sports, teams and schools. Emailed daily. Always free! Sign up now ▸

More must-reads:

Related slideshow: The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history (Provided by Yardbarker)