Drew Brees sets an NFL passing record in the Saints victory over Washington
Drew Brees became the NFL's all-time passing yards leader as the New Orleans Saints crushed the Washington Redskins 43-19 on Monday Night Football in New Orleans.
Brees was 26-of-29 for 363 yards and three touchdowns.
He passed Peyton Manning for first all-time with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Quan Smith in the second quarter.
Smith finished with three catches for 111 yards and two scores as New Orleans won its fourth straight game.
Mark Ingram returned from a four-game suspension and rushed for two touchdowns in the win.
Kapri Bibbs and Alex Smith ran for touchdowns as Washington fell to 2-and-2.
Adrian Peterson suffered an apparent dislocated shoulder in the loss. He had just six yards on four carries.