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Patriots Congratulate Drew Brees For Setting NFL Passing Record

During Monday Night Football, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees set the NFL all-time record for career passing yards following a 62 yard touchdown pass to receiver Tre’Quan Smith.

Brees finished the game with a career total of 72,103 passing yards, surpassing Peyton Manning’s 71,940 for first place all-time.

Following the record breaking touchdown pass, current and former Patriots took to their social media accounts to congratulate the future Hall of Fame quarterback.

Tom Brady with a message for Drew Brees. @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/Dal2kVPS7y

— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) October 9, 2018

Salute to Drew Brees!