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Brees Breaks Marino Passing Record

By 3 yards on his final throw of game

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 27, 2011 6:00 AM CST

(Newser) – Drew Brees tossed for 307 yards and four touchdowns last night, securing his New Orleans Saints' place in the playoffs and his own in NFL history by shattering a 27-year-old season passing record held by Dan Marino. On his final pass of the game, Brees threw a nine-yard TD pass to put him over the top with 5,087 yards for the season—just three yards more than Marino's 5,084 in 1984, notes the AP. Marino himself was gracious, minutes later tweeting, "Great job by such a special player."

Drew Brees drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.
Drew Brees drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.   (Getty Images)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with Jonathan Vilma after breaking Dan Marino's all time passing record, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates with Jonathan Vilma after breaking Dan Marino's all time passing record, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates breaking Dan Marino's passing record in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates breaking Dan Marino's passing record in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.   (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates breaking Dan Marino's season passing record in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates breaking Dan Marino's season passing record in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.   (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Drew Brees and Carl Nicks celebrate after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproles and broke the single-season passing record on December 26, 2011.
Drew Brees and Carl Nicks celebrate after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproles and broke the single-season passing record on December 26, 2011.   (Getty Images)
Drew Brees reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproles, breaking the single-season passing record on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.
Drew Brees reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproles, breaking the single-season passing record on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.   (Getty Images)
Drew Brees celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.
Drew Brees celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans.   (Getty Images)
Drew Brees passes during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.
Drew Brees passes during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.   (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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COMMENTS
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wyle
Dec 27, 2011 11:00 PM CST
Tom Brady is less than 200 yds. behind Brees.  Brady will play next Sunday and N.O. could put Brees on the bench.  I hope that doesn't happen!
anothernewsjunkie
Dec 27, 2011 7:48 AM CST
congrats to him

 
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