re: After this loss, we need Brees to play vs KC right away no matter what.

The fact that he was not dressed out on the sidelines in Philly tells me he most likely is out next weekend. If he were able to play at all in Philly in a reserve role to knock off rust or spark the offense, he would have been dressed out. One week isn't going to heal him that much that he will start against KC. I think he probably doesn't play until the last game of the season to get timing back for the playoffs.