Drew Brees is laughing off talk about the growing narrative that he is showing signs of decline to start his 20th NFL season.

"Well, my job is to execute the offense. ... My job's not to have the most air yards or throw the ball down the field most or anything like that," Brees said after the New Orleans Saints lost 34-24 to the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football.

"I think I've always evaluated myself on being a great decision-maker. And so, at the end of the day, I'll throw the ball to the open guy, move the ball down the field, score points, help us win football games. So that's my job," Brees said. "My job's to help us win. My job's to help put everyone around me in the best position to succeed."

Brees' average of 4.82 air yards on passes this season is the lowest of any quarterback through two games since Brett Favre in 2009.

He completed 26 of 38 attempts for 312 yards and one touchdown with one interception Monday.