Saints star Brees immortalised after record-breaking display

Drew Brees used one hand to hold his helmet and the other to wipe away tears.

It was the first time the 39-year-old Brees had ever walked off of a football field knowing he had thrown for more yards than any quarterback in NFL history. And the Saints quarterback couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by thoughts of all the work and people who helped him get to such an esteemed point.