It was an emotional night for Drew Brees and the rest of the New Orleans Saints as they were ultimately eliminated by Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their Divisional Round game on Sunday. Before the final whistle blew, Brees shared a moment with back-up QB Jameis Winston as the game clock was expiring. It felt like a passing of the torch moment for the 27-year-old as many speculate it to be the end of the line for the future Hall of Famer.

Check out the emotional exchange between Brees and Winston (via FOX Sports):

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The 42-year old QB didn't have it going on Sunday as he struggled all-evening long against the feisty Buccs defense. Brees had one of his worst games this season with a season-low of three INTs and a 38.1 passer rating. Two of his interceptions were converted to touchdowns by the Buccs which ultimately help Tampa Bay book a trip to the NFC Championship.

Winston, who's playing his first season in New Orleans, showed potential as Brees' back-up this season. The former Tampa Bay QB came up huge on Sunday with his first-ever playoff touchdown after he connected with Tre'Quan Smith on a 56-yard TD in the second period to momentarily put the Saints on top.

If Brees does hang up his cleats, the QB spot in New Orleans next season will be up for grabs and it will be between Winston and 30-year-old Taysom Hill. Winston having Brees' vote of confidence might give him a slight edge as the Saints' QB1 for 2021.