Brees is one of the best QB’s in the world, but has had a rough season thus far. Reporters caught up with Brad Pitt, who came to Brees defense and offered some encouraging words. Hit the jump for details.

Via TMZ Sports:

That’s when Pitt — a HUUUGE Saints fan — set our TMZ Sports photog straight with a strong defense of the former Super Bowl champ.

Pitt and Brees happen to be friends — earlier this year, they were spotted throwing a football around with Matthew McConaughey from the balconies of their expensive Bourbon Street pads.

But the bottom line, if you’re even THINKING about benching Brees on your Fantasy team this weekend — as one ESPN article suggests — you might wanna consider Brad’s advice first.