Saints' Drew Brees: Packers game isn't a must-win

As important as Sunday's game is for the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Drew Brees is reluctant to declare it a must-win.

"There's no must-win games until they're must-win games," Brees said, according to Vic Ketchman of Packers.com. "It's important. It's really important, but nobody needs that kind of pressure."

The Saints were viewed by many as a Super Bowl contender coming into the season, but currently sit in the 11th spot in the NFC with a 2-4 record. They host the Green Bay Packers on Sunday and then travel to Carolina to take on the Carolina Panthers. After that, they begin a tough home-game stretch against the San Francisco 49ers.

Losing Sunday's game would put the Saints in a difficult spot, as only four teams since 1990 have advanced to playoffs after starting the season 2-5.

"We've had a couple of close games. We just haven't been able to finish," Brees said. "There are a couple of plays here and there that would've made the difference. 

"I think we’re only a play here and a play there from being 4-2 or 5-1. We have an opportunity to turn it around this weekend. You look at our division. Nobody has separated themselves. That gives you plenty of hope."