Peyton Manning expects Brees to break his passing, TD records
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees needs just 1,495 passing yards and 52 touchdowns to break Peyton Manning's NFL records. Manning believes it is only a matter of time before he is unseated.
"Yeah, I don't think it’s a matter of if," Manning told NOLA.com. "It's just a matter of when. He deserves it. He's been a great player for a long time."
Manning and Brees will be remembered as two of the greatest quarterbacks ever, but the former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos signal-caller knows that records are not at the forefront of Brees' thoughts.
"Drew has been the ultimate team player, Manning said. "It's all about helping your team win. I know when he breaks any of these records, it's not going to mean as much to him if the Saints don't win the game that day. But he certainly deserves it."
Brees could certainly surpass Manning's passing yardage mark (71,940) in 2018 but may need a bit more time to best his touchdown total (539). He currently ranks fourth on the all-time list (488), tied with Tom Brady. The duo's battle to eclipse the touchdown record will be an exciting storyline to watch in the coming seasons.
The longtime Saint also ranks second in NFL history with 6,222 completions, behind only Brett Favre.