NEW ORLEANS, LA – DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16 . Brees during the game would go on to surpass Dan Marino’s single season passing record of 5084 yds in a season which had stood since 1984 . Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images …