New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passed former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning on the NFL’s all-time passing touchdown list on Monday night.
Doing it in a dominating fashion against Manning’s former team at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday night, Brees only needed three touchdowns to take the top spot on the illustrious list. Manning previously led the way with 539 career touchdown passes.
Brees got his first touchdown pass in the second quarter when he found Michael Thomas for a 15-yard score.
The 40-year-old got his second touchdown pass with a 21-yard strike to wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith in the second quarter.
And here is the touchdown pass that pushed Brees ahead of Manning on the list. In the third quarter, Brees found tight end Josh Hill for a five-yard touchdown and the 540th of his career.
Given his history in primetime, it isn’t a shock that Brees was able to record a three-touchdown game. It does sting a little bit for Colts fans, though, as their own defense wasn’t able to keep Brees from obtaining the record against Manning’s former team. It also doesn’t help that they are getting absolutely dominated.
Though Brees is currently the leader on the list, he will have some competition for the top spot as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is right behind Manning with 538 career touchdown passes.
It has been quite a productive career for Brees, who continued to add to his future Hall of Fame resume by passing Manning on another prolific list.
