Brees sets NFL single-season passing record

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drew Brees broke the NFL record for yards passing in a season, surpassing a mark that had stood since Dan Marino set it in 1984.

Brees topped Marino's record of 5,084 yards with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproles in host New Orleans' 45-16 win on Monday night against the Atlanta Falcons (9-6).

Brees entered the game with 4,780 yards, needing 305 to set the record for the Saints (12-3). He has passed for 300 yards or more an NFL-record 12 times this season.