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Drew Brees nominated for NFL's Clutch Performer of the Year

Drew Brees’ seven-touchdown performance against the New York Giants is nominated for the award

Jan 08, 2016 at 07:30 AM

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees has been nominated for the NFL's Clutch Performer of the Year for his seven-touchdown performance against the New York Giants, the league announced Friday.

Fans can vote for Brees here through Thursday, Feb. 4. The Saints QB is also up for the FedEx Air Player of the Year. Vote for him here.

The winner will be announced at the "5th Annual NFL Honors" awards show in San Francisco, a two-hour primetime special to air nationally on February 6 on CBS the night before Super Bowl 50.

Brees completed 39 of 50 passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns with a 131.7 passer rating in the Saints' 52-49 win over the New York Giants. His seventh touchdown pass tied the game with 0:36 remaining in the game. The Saints would go on to convert the game-winning field goal as time expired.

Drew Brees vs New York Giants

Photos of Drew Brees vs the New York Giants on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Photos by Michael C. Hebert. (New Orleans Saints photos)

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