SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Ahmad Brooks is no stranger to Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Some of the biggest plays of the 49ers linebackers career have come against the Super Bowl-winning quarterback.Maybe I just have a ray of light over me when I play against them, Brooks said. Ive done an exceptional job against them every time I play against them.Brooks has 5 1.2 sacks and two interceptions, the most against any opponent, in five career games against Brees and the Saints. They visit San Francisco on Sunday looking to build off an impressive home victory against the Seahawks, their third win in four games.The last time the 49ers played New Orleans in 2014, Brooks sacked Brees and forced a fumble in overtime, leading to a game-winning field goal from Phil Dawson.That play avenged a penalty called on Brooks the previous season, when he was given a controversial personal foul for hitting Brees in the neck area on a sack while also forcing a fumble. It was recovered by San Francisco, which had a three-point lead with 3 minutes remaining, in Saints territory.But the flag instead extended New Orleans drive leading to tying field goal. The Saints wound up winning on Garrett Hartleys 31-yard kick as time expired, 23-20.Hes a shorter guy at quarterback, so if we do get a chance to hit him, you got to get him low, said Brooks. He also ducks, so you got to get extra low on him when you can.The 49ers finished that season 12-4, one game behind the division winners Seattle, and were forced to play the Seahawks on the road in the NFC Championship Game, which they lost in heartbreaking fashion, 23-17.I know hes a really good player and hes really good in both the pass rush and in the run, Brees said about Brooks. And whenever he drops into coverage, hes a really athletic guy whos got good ball skills -- and hes picked me off a few times, too.San Francisco has lost six straight, with the defense hoping to prevent a 100-yard rusher for the first time since the season opener. The 49ers have the leagues last-ranked run defense, while New Orleans eclipsed 120 yards rushing for the first time last week.Brees enters the weekend averaging an NFL-best 337.9 yards per game with second-highest completions percentage (69.5) and second most touchdown passes (18).Theyve been in it together for 10 years. So, theres been a lot of continuity there, 49ers defensive coordinator Jim ONeil said about Brees and Saints coach Sean Payton. Theres not too many things that they havent seen as an offensive staff and personnel-wise with those guys. But, youve got to out-execute them.Game notes RB Carlos Hyde returned to practice this week after missing the previous game with a shoulder injury CB Rashard Robinson (knee) and LB Aaron Lynch (ankle) did not practice For New Orleans, T Terron Armstead (knee), LB Dannell Ellerbe (quadricep), LB James Laurinaitis (quadricep) and S Kenny Vaccaro (knee) did not practice. Hydro Flask Sale . JOHNS, N. Cheap Hydro Flask Sale . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. http://www.cheaphydroflasksale.com/ . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No. Hydro Flask Deals .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Discount Hydro Flask .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. This Friday, ESPNs Premier Boxing Champions returns with a junior welterweight main event between rising prospect Sergey Lipinets (9-0, 7 KOs) and Walter Castillo (26-3-1, 19 KOs) live from the Horseshoee Tunica Hotel & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi at 9 p.ddddddddddddm. ET. ' ' '