Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game

09-21-2014, 10:07 PM

When Drew Brees threw an 18-yard touchdown strike to Marques Colston in the fourth quarter Sunday, it marked the 64th time the two have connected for touchdowns. That moved them into 7th place all-time in NFL history, surpassing the Johnny Unitas/Raymond Berry tandem for the Baltimore Colts.

Some other stats and records from Sunday's game:
•The Saints did not commit a turnover in the game. The team is 26-0 under Sean Payton when playing games without a turnover.
•The next pass that Pierre Thomas catches will put him first among all running backs in Saints history. His 295th catch will break a tie with Reggie Bush.
•Brandin Cooks now has 18 receptions in his first three games. Only four other players in NFL history have had more through three games in their rookie seasons: Anquan Boldin (23), Earl Cooper (21), Sid Blanks (19) and Bush (19).
•For the 30th time in his career, Drew Brees completed at least 75 percent of his passes (27 of 35, 293 yards, two touchdowns, 120.3 QBR). The Saints are 26-4 when he is over that benchmark.
•Josh Hill's 34-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter was the greatest play of his career. Before that play, Hill's longest catch was 9 yards. He had another catch Sunday for 14 yards, and finished with a career-best 48 yards receiving.
•It was the first time the Saints did not allow a touchdown since a 41-0 shellacking of Tampa Bay in 2012.

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rezburna · 09-21-2014, 10:32 PM

First time not allowing a TD in 2 years. I like that stat. If we make everybody stick to field goals we can take it all.

Jack Vegas · 09-21-2014, 11:20 PM

Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it.

|Mitch| · 09-21-2014, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it.

You may get your chance to see more:

jeanpierre · 09-22-2014, 12:28 AM

He has had a rough couple of weeks to start the season, but...

Colston is what all Saints should be...

dizzle88 · 09-22-2014, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it.

Typical example of someone who can do it all

Showed good speed and hands, tackled the Vikings returner at the 3 yard line on a punt, pretty good blocker also

Josh hill has earned more playing time.

Crusader · 09-22-2014, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Typical example of someone who can do it all

Showed good speed and hands, tackled the Vikings returner at the 3 yard line on a punt, pretty good blocker also

Josh hill has earned more playing time.

Hill will be our 'secret' weapon for a little onger before he has a real breakout game. Would not be surprised to see a 100+yds game with 2 TDs from him this year.

Crusader · 09-22-2014, 08:57 AM

64TDs between them is a fantastic stat. I bet they'll keep climbing that list.

Mardigras9 · 09-22-2014, 09:34 AM

Glad to see Colston get involved again.

QBREES9 · 09-22-2014, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Jack Vegas

Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it.

and your right!

When Drew Brees threw an 18-yard touchdown strike to Marques Colston in the fourth quarter Sunday, it marked the 64th time the two have connected for touchdowns. That moved them into 7th place all-time in NFL history, surpassing the Johnny Unitas/Raymond Berry tandem for the Baltimore Colts.

09-21-2014, 10:07 PM	#1
Threaded by WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,047 Rating: (0 votes - average) When Drew Brees threw an 18-yard touchdown strike to Marques Colston in the fourth quarter Sunday, it marked the 64th time the two have connected for touchdowns. That moved them into 7th place all-time in NFL history, surpassing the Johnny Unitas/Raymond Berry tandem for the Baltimore Colts. Some other stats and records from Sunday's game: •The Saints did not commit a turnover in the game. The team is 26-0 under Sean Payton when playing games without a turnover. •The next pass that Pierre Thomas catches will put him first among all running backs in Saints history. His 295th catch will break a tie with Reggie Bush. •Brandin Cooks now has 18 receptions in his first three games. Only four other players in NFL history have had more through three games in their rookie seasons: Anquan Boldin (23), Earl Cooper (21), Sid Blanks (19) and Bush (19). •For the 30th time in his career, Drew Brees completed at least 75 percent of his passes (27 of 35, 293 yards, two touchdowns, 120.3 QBR). The Saints are 26-4 when he is over that benchmark. •Josh Hill's 34-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter was the greatest play of his career. Before that play, Hill's longest catch was 9 yards. He had another catch Sunday for 14 yards, and finished with a career-best 48 yards receiving. •It was the first time the Saints did not allow a touchdown since a 41-0 shellacking of Tampa Bay in 2012. Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game \| NOLA.com UK_WhoDat, nutria and QBREES9 like this. Last edited by Halo; 09-22-2014 at 12:09 PM..
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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game First time not allowing a TD in 2 years. I like that stat. If we make everybody stick to field goals we can take it all. UK_WhoDat, jnormand, Danno and 3 others like this.

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Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it. jnormand, Danno, MatthewT and 8 others like this.
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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it. You may get your chance to see more: Twitter

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dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it. Typical example of someone who can do it all Showed good speed and hands, tackled the Vikings returner at the 3 yard line on a punt, pretty good blocker also Josh hill has earned more playing time.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Originally Posted by dizzle88 Typical example of someone who can do it all Showed good speed and hands, tackled the Vikings returner at the 3 yard line on a punt, pretty good blocker also Josh hill has earned more playing time. Hill will be our 'secret' weapon for a little onger before he has a real breakout game. Would not be surprised to see a 100+yds game with 2 TDs from him this year.

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game 64TDs between them is a fantastic stat. I bet they'll keep climbing that list. Danno likes this.

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Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Glad to see Colston get involved again.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Brees-to-Colston TD hook-up surpasses Unitas-to-Berry; and other notable facts from Sunday's game Originally Posted by Jack Vegas Josh Hill needs to get more playing time. Yeah, I said it. and your right! When Drew Brees threw an 18-yard touchdown strike to Marques Colston in the fourth quarter Sunday, it marked the 64th time the two have connected for touchdowns. That moved them into 7th place all-time in NFL history, surpassing the Johnny Unitas/Raymond Berry tandem for the Baltimore Colts.

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