Drew Brees addresses viral lightning strike video

Source : Social Media

There were concerns on Friday morning that Drew Brees had been struck by lightning while filming a promotional video for PointsBet. Thankfully the future Hall of Famer is fine.

Breeze confirmed On social media that it was all a stunt by PointsBet.

Brees wrote on Instagram "Lightning must have thought I was wearing a Falcons jersey si he tried to correct me Who dat'.

Fans Were understandably concerned about Breeze's status. Pointsbet also released an official statement earlier today.

Pointsbet followed up Breeze's post with an official promo for their "Lightning Bets"

PointsBet wrote "It's about time we had some fun with @drewbrees friends. "He's alive and well and 'buzzing' for a weekend of free bets.

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Obviously Pointsbet is getting a lot of response for this stunt. As for Breeze, well maybe next time he'll consider doing a promotional video that doesn't fake his own death.

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