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Saints QB Drew Brees Ties Johnny Unitas Record, 47 Straight Games With Touchdown Pass

Found September 30, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Drew Brees,  Johnny Unitas,  Marques Colston
TEAMS: New Orleans Saints,  San Diego Chargers
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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has now thrown a touchdown pass in 47 consecutive NFL games, tying him with Johnny Unitas for the longest streak in NFL history.

Brees threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston in the first quarter against the Packers to tie the game at 7 apiece. He looks to break the record at home next week against the San Diego Chargers.

Source: SBNation.com
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