Thom Storden - Big-Time Football Records

Football is a marvelous game. Football players have amazing speed and power. The passing, receiving, rushing, and tackling thrill huge crowds. Stadiums echo with the cheers of roaring fans. Even the ball is . No other sport is quite like football.

One of the best things about the game is watching the breathtaking athletes and their performances on the field. And just when you think youve seen it allanother star tops it. That must be why the old saying, Records are made to be broken, rings true.

But for a few moments, before theyre broken again, we can enjoy the record-setting accomplishments in the sport. From the greatest Hail Mary touchdowns and fourth quarter comebacks tobone-crushing and Super Bowl ringsthe best of the best is right here at your fingertips. Get ready to be thrilled and amazed by footballs biggest record-setting plays and playmakers.

When the center snaps the ball, 22 players on the field burst into action. But who holds the ball in those first moments after its snapped? Who hands it off or throws it? Who sneaks the ball through the line to get that final yard? Thats rightthe quarterback. Many of footballs most amazing moments have featured the greatest signal callers in the biz.

Brees or Brady? Brady or Brees? You really cant go wrong either way. Having played nearly identical years as pros, Drew Brees and Tom Brady have a lot in common. Brady came into the National Football League (NFL) in 2000. Brees arrived in 2001. Both have had incredibly successful careers.

Football is a very physical sport. It wears down the body of every player. Quarterbacks often take some of the most violent hits. So for Brady and Brees to continue playing as elite quarterbacks into their 40s is an amazing achievement. Both QBs are big-time winners.

• Rank 1: Tom Brady played for the Patriots and Buccaneers in 2000present and had 581 touchdown passes.
• Rank 2: Drew Brees played for the Chargers and Saints in 20012020 and had 571 touchdown passes.
• Rank 3: Peyton Manning played for the Colts and Broncos in 19982015 and had 539 touchdown passes.
• Rank 4: Brett Favre played for the Falcons, Packers, Jets and Vikings in 19912010 and had 508 touchdown passes.
• Rank 5: Philip Rivers played for the Chargers and Colts in 20042020 and had 421 touchdown passes.

Stats listed are through the 2020 season.

Drew Brees was born and raised in Texas. He played college ball at Purdue University in Indiana. The star passer played his first five NFL seasons for the San Diego Chargers. In 2006 he was acquired by the New Orleans Saints. At exactly 6 feet (183 centimeters) tall, Brees wasnt a huge player. He wasnt much of a runner either. But Brees had a golden arm and excellent vision. His understanding of the game was genius. He was a clutch player when the game was on the line.

Tom Brady was born and raised in California. He played college ball at the University of Michigan. He was chosen in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Brady played in only one game as a . But the next year he led the Pats to win the Super Bowl. He led his team to five more Super Bowl titles during his time in New England. In 2020 Brady started a new chapter in his career when he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He added to his legendary status by leading the Bucs to a Super Bowl title that year.

Injured Stars

Tom Brady and Drew Brees both enjoyed long and mostly healthy careers. But like many players, they had their share of injuries. Brady suffered a bad knee injury in the first game of the 2008 season. It caused him to miss the rest of that season. He has also had several shoulder, ankle, foot, and hand injuries. Brees most serious injury was in 2019. He missed five games due to a torn thumb .

Brees vs. Brady

• Seasons: Tom Brady- 2000-present; Drew Bress- 2001-2020
• Teams: Tom Brady- Patriots and Buccaneers; Drew Bress- Chargers and Saints
• Completions/Attempts Percentage: Tom Brady- 64.0%; Drew Bress- 67.7%
• Yards Passing: Tom Brady- 79,204; Drew Bress- 80,358
• Touchdowns/Interceptions: Tom Brady- 581/191; Drew Bress- 571/243
• Rushing Touchdowns: Tom Brady- 25; Drew Bress- 25
• Fumbles: Tom Brady- 126; Drew Bress- 112
• Times Sacked: Tom Brady- 521; Drew Bress- 420
• Longest TD Pass: Tom Brady- 99 yards; Drew Bress- 98 yards
• Regular Season WinsLosses: Tom Brady- 23069; Drew Bress- 172114
• Fourth Quarter Comebacks: Tom Brady- 39; Drew Bress- 36
• Playoff Record: Tom Brady- 3411; Drew Bress- 99
• Super Bowl Titles: Tom Brady- 7; Drew Bress- 1
• Super Bowl MVPs: Tom Brady- 5; Drew Bress- 1

Stats listed are through the 2020 season.

Manning of the Hour

When Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season, he went out on top. He had recently led the Denver Broncos to a Super Bowl victory. And in doing so, he became the first quarterback to win championships with two different teams. When Manning hung up his cleats, he held most of the NFLs big-time passing records. Most completions, most yards, most touchdown passeshe owned them all.

Manning had previously played 13 successful seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. But in 2011, he sat out the entire season with a serious neck injury. Many fans thought he might never play again. But Manning wasnt ready to hang up his cleats yet.

Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts to defeat the Chicago Bears and win the championship title in Super Bowl XLI on February 4, 2007.

Touchdown Passes, Single Season

• Rank 1: Peyton Manning played for the Broncos in 2013 and had 55 touchdown passes.
• Rank 2: Patrick Mahomes played for the Chiefs in 2018 and had 50 touchdown passes.
• Rank 3: Tom Brady played for the Patriots in 2007 and had 50 touchdown passes.
• Rank 4: Peyton Manning played for the Colts in 2004 and had 49 touchdown passes.