Drew Brees needed less than 40 yards to become the NFL’s all-time passing yards leader and on a 62 yard bomb to rookie wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith allowed him to pass Peyton Manning.
On Monday Night Football Brees passed Manning and Brett Favre to claim the record.
Check out the play.
Drew Brees passes Peyton Manning for most career passing yards on this 62 yard TD pass to Tre’Quan Smith. @wdsu pic.twitter.com/pbzMOc4eD0
— Sharief Ishaq (@ShariefWDSU) October 9, 2018
Drew Brees (@drewbrees) is now the #NFL's all-time passing leader! Passing both Brett Favre (71,838) and Peyton Manning (71,940) to become No. 1! 👑#GoSaints pic.twitter.com/GMNM7rPkH8
— FanSided NFL (@FanSidedNFL) October 9, 2018
