Drew Brees surpasses Peyton Manning, sets all-time NFL record in Saints' win over Colts

Drew Brees is w officially in a league by himself. On Monday night (Tuesday morning IST), when New Orleans Saints marched over Indianapolis Colts, Saints quarterback Drew Brees threw 540th and 541st touchdown passes of his career, thus writing his name in NFL’s history books. Drew Brees w owns NFL record for most career touchdown passes by an NFL player.

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NFL: Drew Brees makes history

touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith with just over six minutes left in second quarter was touchdown pass 539, a pass which tied five-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning's record. former Denver Broncos quarterback retired after 2015 season with 539 passing touchdowns. next, a five-yard pass to tight end Josh Hill was touchdown pass 540, magic number for Drew Brees. re was a false alarm when Saints quarterback made a five-yard pass to Tre’Quan Smith just before halftime. receiver, however, was called for offensive pass interference on play.

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Interestingly, Drew Brees entered game against Indianapolis Colts with 537 touchdown passes. It was, refore, inevitable, that Saints quarterback would surpass both Patriots star Tom Brady and seven-time First-team All-Pro, Peyton Manning on night. all-time NFL touchdown passes record isn’t only one in Drew Brees’ kitty, though.

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two-time NFL Offensive Player Of Year also holds record for most career pass completions (6,800 and counting), most career passing yards (76,600 and counting) and highest career pass completion percent (67.5%). With two games left to go in regular season, Saints quarterback will have a couple of opportunities to build on numbers in se records. New Orleans Saints, meanwhile, have w bounced back from that roller-coaster defeat against San Francisco 49ers in Week 14.

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