Drew Brees Passes Dan Marino for 3rd-Most Passing Yards in NFL History

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has set another career benchmark on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, passing Dan Marino for third on the all-time passing yards list against the New York Giants. 

The Saints acknowledged Brees’ achievement during Sunday’s game:  

With that completion, @DrewBrees passes Dan Marino for third most passing yards in @NFL history! #Saints50 pic.twitter.com/8xlIPct2zR

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 18, 2016

Brees started the 2016 season with 60,903 passing yards, just 458 behind Marino on the career list. He nearly hit that mark in Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders, throwing for 423 yards in a 35-34 loss. 

Since joining the Saints, Brees has been a model of consistency at the most important position on the field. 

Coming into this season, Brees threw for 48,555 yards with 348 touchdowns and …

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