NEW ORLEANS – Drew Brees was pulled at halftime with a rib injury after passing for just 76 yards and one touchdown, but Alvin Kamara scored three times and New Orleans' defense largely stifled San Francisco to help the Saints secure a 27-13 victory over the 49ers on Sunday.Brees' injury appeared to occur when defensive tackle Kentavius Street was called for a personal foul on a sack in which he got a clean shot at the 41-year-old quarterback and landed directly on top of him.
Officials ruled Street violated the NFL's “bodyweight rule,” which bans defenders from landing on a defenseless passer with all or most of their weight.Brees missed just two plays after the hit and returned for a third-down pitchback to Kamara that resulted in a.