ProFootballFocus, the Saints’ offensive line ranked 22nd in terms of pass-blocking efficiency and allowed the third-most combined pressure situations in the league, tied with Atlanta. Since 2007 and prior to 2014, the Saints had only one season in which their offensive line’s pass-blocking efficiency fell out of the top 10 (2008).

As good as Brees has been, he’s had phenomenal protection since coming to New Orleans, and the Saints seem to be reinvesting in that formula by acquiring Pro Bowl center, Max Unger, in the Jimmy Graham trade to Seattle. This offensive line upgrade will likely enable Brees to recover some of his lost efficiency from the 2014 season moving forward into 2015.

And while the loss of Jimmy Graham and has always been able to get the best out of his cast, no matter who they are, and as it currently stands, that cast is more than acceptable. As such, Brees's elite-level fantasy production should continue into 2015. Snag him in the early fifth round of 12-team leagues and reap the rewards.