When did Drew Brees break Dan Marino record?

Drew Brees finally broke the single-season record for passing yards in a season after falling just short in 2008, our experts break down the historic mark and what it means for Brees and the Saints going forward.

Did Drew Brees break a record?

In 2018, Brees added his crowning jewel to his trophy case of records: surpassing Brett Farve and Peyton Manning to own the NFL’s most prestigious passing record – most career passing yards by a quarterback. Brees still holds that record and added to his lead ending 2020 with 80,358 career passing yards.

What game did Drew Brees break the passing record?

8, 2018 – Most passing yards all time (71,940) At 39-years-old, Brees added another record to his trophy case when he became the NFL’s all-time leading passer. Brees broke the record with a 62-yard TD pass to Tre’Quan Smith against the Washington Football Team.

Who caught the pass from Drew Brees to break the all time passing yards record?

Tom Brady
Tom Brady breaks Drew Brees’ all-time passing yards record vs. Patriots. Tom Brady breaks the all-time yardage record on a pass to to Mike Evans in the 1st quarter.

When did Drew Brees break the passing yards record?

Oct. 8, 2018
Brees held the record for almost three years when he passed Brett Favre and then Peyton Manning in the same game on Oct. 8, 2018 to break Manning’s record.

Who beat Dan Marinos record?

Patrick Mahomes Breaks Dan Marino’s NFL Record, Becomes Fastest to 90 Pass TDs. It took Patrick Mahomes less than a quarter to break a record in Tuesday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.

Did Tom Brady break a record today?

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady has once again etched himself into the history books. Brady connected with wide receiver Mike Evans for a 28-yard reception in the first quarter Sunday night to set the record for most passing yards in NFL history, breaking the previous mark set by retired quarterback Drew Brees.

When did Drew Brees break the passing record?

Brees held the record for almost three years when he passed Brett Favre and then Peyton Manning in the same game on Oct. 8, 2018 to break Manning’s record.

Who holds the record for the most passing touchdowns in NFL history?

Tom Brady has the most touchdown passes in NFL history with 585.

Who is better Brees or Brady?

Brees is the all-time leader in passing yards (80,358) and completions (7,142), with Brady second (79,204 and 6,778). The two traded the lead for career passing touchdowns this season until Brees hurt his ribs and missed four games. Brady has 581 and Brees 571.