"New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and 1-year-old son Baylen share a birth date Friday. Brees hopes to celebrate both after Saturday's NFC divisional-round showdown with the Arizona Cardinals.

"Let's hope the results Saturday night is my birthday gift," Brees said Wednesday at his locker.

Brees and the Cardinals' Kurt Warner share some eerily similar traits.

A quick release with pinpoint accuracy? Check.

The ability to sense pass-rush pressure and exploit an open area of a blitzing defense? Check.

Calm, respected leaders in their huddle and communities? Check again.

"When I really got to know Kurt was at last year's Pro Bowl, talking on the sideline, especially when Eli Manning, the young buck went in," Brees said. "Great guy and quarterback."