New Orleans Saints trashed Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, but this game won’t be remembered for its 34-7 score. Instead, it will be remembered as the game in which Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning’s career touchdowns record.
Brees entered the Colts’ game with 537 career touchdowns, needing two to tie the record and three to surpass it. The 40-year-old did that and then some, ending the night with four TDs and adding another record to his resume.
But, the record-breaking night didn’t stop at TD records for Brees. He also finished the game by being almost perfect on his passes. He attempted 30 passes and completed 29 of them for a jaw-dropping 96.7 percent completion. This is the highest completion percentage in NFL history for 20+ passes.
“Listen, it was special, everything about the night,” said Brees after the game. “I don’t know how they pick ’em. Monday Night Football, playing the Colts, the team that we won the Super Bowl against 10 years ago. So the whole Super Bowl XLIV team is back for the 10th anniversary. And, obviously, national television, big game, and now that record in the balance, as well. It just kind of makes you shake your head. ‘Are you kidding me?'”
Drew Brees is having another impressive season in 2019, completing 75.8 percent of his passes for 2,447 yards and 21 TDs. These numbers would be even more impressive, but Brees was forced to sit out five games earlier this season due to a hand injury.
Saints are now hoping that Brees can continue with great performances as they are currently involved in a tough battle for NFC’s top seed. New Orleans is at 11-3, sharing the same record with three other teams. They are scheduled to take on Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers before 2019 NFL regular season wraps up.
