NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 07:  Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints smiles on the field after a 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers in which Brees broke the record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass setting the new mark at 48 games at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 7, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)