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When did Drew Brees best the Saints?

Nov. 30, 2009 vs. New England Patriots. Brees was absolutely perfect — 158.3 passer rating — as he led the Saints to a 38-17 win over the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.

When did Drew Brees break the passing record?

Oct. 8, 2018
Brees held the record for nearly three years. He broke the previous record of 71,940, set by Peyton Manning. Brees broke that mark with the New Orleans Saints in a “Monday Night Football” game against Washington on Oct. 8, 2018.

Has Drew Brees beaten every NFL team?

After defeating the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has officially beaten every team in the NFL.

What year did Drew Brees throw for 5000 yards?

2008
Brees Breaks 5,000 In 2008, Brees threw for 5,069 yards which was the first of five times he would throw for 5,000+ yards. Of all the seasons ever compiled by NFL quarterbacks throughout the years, only 12 have resulted in an individual player throwing for more than 5,000 yards in a single season.

How good was Drew Brees on the Chargers?

Drew Brees was on the Chargers for five seasons. In 59 games, he threw for a total of 12,348 yards, 80 touchdowns and 53 interceptions. He finished with an overall quarterback rating of 84.9.

How close is Tom Brady to pass Drew Brees?

The Buccaneers quarterback passed Drew Brees for the most career passing yards in league history on a 28-yard completion to Mike Evans in the first quarter against the Patriots, Brady’s former team, in Foxboro, Mass. Brady, 44, only needed 68 yards heading into Sunday night to pass Brees’ record of 80,358 yards.

When did Brees beat 32 teams?

Drew Brees He wound up picking up wins against 19 different teams while with the Chargers, including the Saints, whom he beat Nov. 7, 2004, 43-17. It took him until his third year with the Saints to beat his former team, when on Oct. 26, he won against the Chargers 37-32.

Has Tom Brady thrown 5000 yards?

In 2011, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Matt Stafford threw for over 5,000 yards. Patrick Mahomes and Ben Roethlisberger both accomplished it in 2018. NFL quarterbacks have passed for 5,000 yards in a season 12 times.

Why did Chargers get rid of Drew Brees?

While the Chargers missed the playoffs, the biggest blow was the injury to Brees’ throwing shoulder in week 17 against the Denver Broncos. Brees required surgery after the season and this may have contributed to why the Chargers did not bring Brees back for the 2006 season.

How many completions does Drew Brees have in his career?

Brees finished the 2016 season leading the league in passing yards with 5,208, the second most of his career and the fifth 5,000-yard season of his career—more than all other 5,000-yard seasons combined (4). He also threw for 471 completions, breaking his NFL record of 468 set in 2011, and a career-high 673 attempts.

What was Drew Brees first game in his NFL career?

Early career. In his rookie season, Brees was the backup quarterback to Doug Flutie, who started all 16 games that season. Brees played in his first professional game on November 4, 2001 against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He came into the game to relieve Flutie, who had suffered a concussion.

How many times has Drew Brees been to the Pro Bowl?

At the conclusion of his 15 seasons in New Orleans, Brees extended his total Pro Bowl selections to 13 and was twice named Offensive Player of the Year. He also led the NFL in passing yards a record seven times and in passing touchdowns a record four times.

How many touchdowns did Drew Brees pass for in 2007?

Overall, in the 2007 season, Brees passed for 4,423 yards, topped his own record and tied a then franchise record with 28 touchdowns. He also set the NFL record previously held by Rich Gannon for pass completions in a single season with 440. However, the Saints missed the playoffs with a 7–9 record.