Drew Brees
Drew Brees added another accomplishment to an already Hall of Fame career. In this picture, Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the first half against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 8, 2018. Chris Graythen/Getty Images

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made history Monday night against the Washington Redskins as he overtook Peyton Manning as the NFL's all-time passing leader.

Following a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Quan Smith in the second quarter, Brees passed both Brett Favre (71,838) and Manning (71,940) as he took his own total to 71,968 yards to give the Saints a 26-6 lead over Washington at the time.

The game was even momentarily stopped as Brees was embraced by his teammates in celebration. Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker congratulated the 39-year-old before Brees went to greet his wife and kids. He was, however, given a celebration penalty.

Brees is under contract until the end of the 2019 season after signing a two-year, $50 million contract earlier this year, and could further extend the record to 80,000 yards. His closest competitor as of now, of course, is New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady who is currently on 67,418 yards.

Brady became just the third player other than Manning and Favre to score at least 500 career touchdown passes in last week's win over the Indianapolis Colts and Brees could join him as well. At the time of writing, he has three touchdown passes against the Redskins, putting his current total at 499.

It would only further add to what has been a Hall of Fame career for the 2009 Super Bowl champion as many current and former sports stars including Manning, Favre, LeBron James, Russell Wilson, and more congratulated him, as well as former President Barack Obama.

Meanwhile, others took offense at the fact that he was given a celebration penalty.

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