Brees, Briggs, Crosby named NFC players of the week

Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Bears linebacker Lance Briggs and Packers kicker Mason Crosby have been named the NFC players of the week. The offensive player of the week award goes to Brees for his superb play on Sunday night (which came with an assist from the pathetic Colts). Brees went 31-for-35 for 325 yards, with…