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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees sets two NFL records

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17th December 2019

Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints sets two NFL records

Drew Brees the New Orleans Saints Quarterback set two new NFL records during his game against Indianapolis Colts. The victory over Indianapolis Colts 34-7 on Monday 16 December was a great win for the New Orleans Saints.

The two NFL records broken were for touchdown passes and pass completion percentage, Brees threw 4 scoring passes to reach a total of 541, the record was previously held by Peyton Manning with a record of 539.

In the same game Brees completed 29 of 30 passes (96.7%) breaking Philip Rivers’ record (96.6%)

“It was special, everything about the night,” Brees said.

“It makes you shake your head. I’m not sure how we got here. It makes your whole life and career flash before your eyes because I never thought I would have the chance to be a part of something like this.”

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