Brees closes in on passing record as Saints take 31-13 lead over Falcons through 3 quarters

Saints quarterback Drew Brees set the record on a nine-yard touchdown pass to Darren Sproes late in the fourth quarter. Follow live stats and play-by-play.

NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees closed in on the NFL single-season record for yards passing with 275 through three quarters, and he completed three touchdown passes to lift the New Orleans Saints to a 31-13 lead over the Atlanta Falcons after three quarters on Monday night.