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Drew Brees breaks NFL’s all-time mark for passing TDs with memorable MNF performance

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Drew Brees knows how to break a record in style!

Entering Monday Night Football, the former Purdue star and QB for the New Orleans Saints was on the edge of history. Brees stood just two touchdowns shy of tying Peyton Manning for the all-time mark for passing touchdowns. He tied that mark with career touchdown 539 in the second quarter.

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In the second half, Brees continued his strong work against the Indianapolis Colts. He led another drive deep into Colts territory and capped it with the record-breaking score. Not only was it career touchdown No. 540, it also came on his 20th consecutive completion in the game.

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In the fourth quarter, Brees has just one incompletion on the evening. He has completed 29-of-30 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns. The Saints are rolling 34-0.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.