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The New Orleans Saints dominating 34-7 victory against the Indianapolis Colts had several elements that deserved praise and uproar Monday. But once it ended the man of the hour was Drew Brees as another couple of NFL records are in his possessions.
The Colts, who came in fighting for a playoff spot in the AFC, were determined to leave everything out on the field. But like several before them who came into New Orleans on prime time television, the atmosphere, history, and what felt like destiny was insurmountable.
If you missed anything from last night’s historic showcase we’ve got you covered with a plethora of reactions from Twitter regarding Brees and NFL History. There’s ton to cover on Saints as a team, and the NFC Playoff race, but we wanted to give the G.O.A.T the spotlight he deserves. Hope you enjoy reliving Drew Brees making history in New Orleans one more time.
Reminder: Peyton Manning already congratulated Drew Brees on the TD record last year pic.twitter.com/VScOVXeRNl
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019
5️⃣4️⃣0️⃣
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2019
Drew Brees now leads the NFL in all-time passing TD
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/6ZEPd510V3
PHOTOS: Drew Brees sets NFL all-time passing touchdown record
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019
See more: https://t.co/H4VOSZIcbF pic.twitter.com/qHgiLwtyPs
CONGRATS DREW BREES!!!
— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) December 17, 2019
Oh Hell Yeah!!!
Congrats drew!! Couldn’t be more deserving. Passing Peyton in anything is an incredible achievement and your records will be tough to beat! But it’s worth trying
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) December 17, 2019
Congrats @drewbrees on an amazing achievement https://t.co/wbrBYmYFOc
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) December 17, 2019
Congratulations @drewbrees you are the epitome of excellence! #Truth @Saints
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) December 17, 2019
You already know Trequan or Josh Hill getting the record. It’s always some random guy lmao
— Ian (@IanHow33) December 16, 2019
Anyone else have a feeling that tomorrow is going to be one of those games where Drew starts slinging TDs to all the role players like Josh Hill, Taysom Hill and Tre’Quan Smith
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) December 16, 2019
Drew Brees has broken so many records that his list of accomplishments looks like a Cheesecake Factory menu pic.twitter.com/lbJV5RUmqC
— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) December 17, 2019
▪️ 29/30, a single-game completion % record
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019
▪️ 307 yards from 9 different receivers
▪️ 4 touchdowns, becoming the all-time TD leader
Greatness.@drewbrees | #Saints pic.twitter.com/aOKONmQIOy
Drew Brees final stat line:
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) December 17, 2019
• 29/30 passing
• 307 passing yards
• 4 passing TDs
• 0 INTs
• 148.9 passer rating
His 96.7 completion percentage is a new single-game NFL record (minimum 25 pass attempts). pic.twitter.com/X42jDxOYAz
Set NFL record for career pass TD (541)
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2019
Set NFL record for single-game completion percentage (96.7%, min. 20 att)
Set personal record for consecutive completions (22)
What a night for Drew Brees pic.twitter.com/PdqH4I2EvM
#DrewBrees sets the single game completion % record in the same game he sets the all-time TD pass record. Has there ever, in any sport, been as impressive a performance in a career record setting game?
— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) December 17, 2019
Sean Payton asked about Brees going 29-for-30. “I’m trying to think of the incompletion. ... He’ll get a minus on that play.”
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) December 17, 2019
"Brees has more TDs, yards & completions than anybody.... Brees, Brady, Peyton & Favre are the top of the mountain, statistically. But Brees isn't in that class quite yet. The other modern-day all-time greats had a period where they were the best QB in football." — @getnickwright pic.twitter.com/PwTawRsslS
— First Things First (@FTFonFS1) December 17, 2019
Jealousy is such a weak emotion https://t.co/Y05ogZpar8
— Public_B_Enemy (@BSPN_NewOrleans) December 17, 2019
If that was indeed the last regular season home game for Drew Brees in a New Orleans Saints uniform, it was fitting it included a blocked punt on the opponent’s first possession.
— Christopher Dunnells (@ChrisDunnells) December 17, 2019
Full circle.
#DrewBrees sets the single game completion % record in the same game he sets the all-time TD pass record. Has there ever, in any sport, been as impressive a performance in a career record setting game?
— Max Kellerman (@maxkellerman) December 17, 2019
Drew Brees signed with the Saints in 2006 after the Miami Dolphins ended negotiations with him due to shoulder concerns...
— Golic and Wingo (@GolicAndWingo) December 17, 2019
What is the biggest what-if for your favorite sports teams? pic.twitter.com/2jPjRzHCB5
"I wanted to tell Drew [Brees] this ball was for sale and it was mine...no I'm just kidding."
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) December 17, 2019
-#Saints TE Josh Hill on catching TD pass #540 from @DrewBrees. pic.twitter.com/cjvarq7sO5
Dominant team win in front of the best fans in the world! Congrats to Drew on another amazing accomplishment. Pretty special to be able to be apart of these moments!⚜️
— Wil Lutz (@wil_lutz5) December 17, 2019
"Drew Brees is the G.O.A.T." ♂️
— ESPN (@espn) December 17, 2019
—Teddy Bridgewater pic.twitter.com/xzQr9csZYB
Playing with this guy for the brief time I did was special. I saw first hand the things that makes Drew unlike anyone else. Congrats @drewbrees #savage https://t.co/imRqxv4xBS
— Adam Bighill (@Bighill44) December 17, 2019
Cam Jordan (when asked about Drew Brees breaking records): "I feel like I probably keep taking him for granted. I don't know."
— John Hendrix (@JohnJHendrix) December 17, 2019
Later said, "Another accolade. We're looking for a Super Bowl."
Congrats again Drew Brees, and may you continue to break records and set standards for future and present quarterbacks across the landscape.