Week 5 of the 2018 NFL season produced quite a few noteworthy moments, but, as Monday evening approached, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees took center stage. As his team’s game against Washington approached, Brees was within striking distance of breaking Peyton Manning’s record for passing yards in a career and, in the midst of a wildly productive stretch, the futuer Hall of Famer broke the mark before halftime arrived.
With this 62-yard touchdown pass…@drewbrees is the NFL's all-time leading passer! 🙌 #GoSaints https://t.co/K6vTQVwfOe
— NFL (@NFL) October 9, 2018
As you can see, Brees did it in style with a long touchdown connection and, on cue, the sports world opened its arms to congratulate him on what is an awe-inspiring accomplishment.
Manning, who was surpassed in the record books, joined forces with the Denver Broncos to acknowledge the feat with a funny video.
Congratulations, @drewbrees!
Peyton Manning's really happy you broke his record.
Well … kind of. 🤣 https://t.co/aUxXIDFzI8
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 9, 2018
LeBron James was quick to send positive vibes toward Brees.
Salute @drewbrees!! Congrats on the achievement/milestone. Sheesh that’s a lot of passing yards!! 🙏🏾🏈👑
— LeBron James (@KingJames) October 9, 2018
He was then flanked by James Harden, Vince Carter and other members of the NBA community.
Legendary, congrats @drewbrees! 🐐 keep it going. 🙌🏾
— James Harden (@JHarden13) October 9, 2018
Mr Drew Brees wow congrats!!!!!@drewbrees
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) October 9, 2018
Insane, congrats @drewbrees!!! #alltime
— DeAndre Jordan 🐺 (@DeAndre) October 9, 2018
That’s big for New Orleans 💯💯 he the 🐐
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) October 9, 2018
Congrats Drew Brees! #Legend #HOF 🐐
— Jus (@JusAnderson1) October 9, 2018
Of course, there was plenty of other football-based love as well, with Hall of Fame quarterbacks Troy Aikman, Brett Favre, Kurt Warner and Dan Marino chiming in.
Congrats @drewbrees, proud to passed by a guy like you. All the best. https://t.co/CMd2G4nTZZ
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) October 9, 2018
Congratulations Drew! You earned every yard and did it the right way for the right reasons #teamfirst Proud for ya!👍🏼
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) October 9, 2018
Only fitting THAT is how @drewbrees breaks the all time yardage record!!! Congrats to one of the best EVA!!! Glad I was around to witness his greatness!!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) October 9, 2018
That was special @drewbrees and doing it with a touchdown! Congratulations
— Dan Marino (@DanMarino) October 9, 2018
Current players were also impressed and it is tough to blame them.
Congrats @drewbrees! What a way to set the record. Awesome to have your family there to enjoy that moment. #Respect
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) October 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/TheWorldof_AJ/status/1049473835186163712
Incredible @drewbrees!!! #Legend
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 9, 2018
Congratulations Drew 🐐 Brees…straight legendary
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) October 9, 2018
And Brees had a few blasts from the past in the form of previous teammates and even his old college program at Purdue.
It’s crazy I was 10 feet away when Drew Brees popped his shoulder out of place my rookie year. It was one of the most horrific sounds I’ve ever heard. Now he’s the all time leading passer in history. Congrats Breezy love ya man
— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) October 9, 2018
Congrats Drew! @drewbrees #goat #WhoDatNation
— Pierre Thomas (@Pierre_Thomas) October 9, 2018
@drewbrees greatest competitor and hands down best QB I’ve ever played with! #WhoDat
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) October 9, 2018
Before @drewbrees was the 🐐 NFL passer, he was a Boilermaker!
💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤
Congratulations to the Brees’ family. #BoilerUp #LetsPlayFootball pic.twitter.com/HK0YQzj6vn
— Purdue Athletics (@PurdueSports) October 9, 2018
Brees isn’t often discussed when considering the greatest quarterbacks of all-time but, at the moment, he is the NFL’s all-time leading passer and that is something that no one can take away.
