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Drew Brees sets all-time passing touchdowns record with No. 540

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates for a touchdown pass that was called back for offensive pass interference in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. The pass, had it counted, would have given Brees the NFL record for career touchdown passes, which he tied Peyton Manning for earlier in the game. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

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Drew Brees blew kisses, pointed at the fans as they shouted “Drewwwwwww!” and shared a long hug with Sean Payton.

The record might not last long. Or it might last a while.

But for now, the NFL’s all-time passing touchdowns record belongs to the Saints quarterback.

Josh Hill caught a 5-yard touchdown pass from Brees with 7:08 remaining in the third quarter. It was Brees’ third touchdown pass of the night and 540th of his career.

That broke a tie with Peyton Manning for the all-time record. Tom Brady has 538.

Brees initially thought he set the record with seven seconds left in the first half on a 5-yard touchdown pass to Tre’Quan Smith. But officials called Smith for offensive pass interference, a questionable call that prompted Saints fans to chant their displeasure.

Brees is 27-of-28 for 281 yards and three touchdowns, and the Saints hold a 27-0 lead over the Colts.