Drew Brees connects with Marques Colston for 53-yard touchdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 10:55 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
In a notable play from a 2015 matchup, Drew Brees threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston during the game against the New York Giants. This touchdown contributed to a total of seven Brees threw that day, as the Saints secured a close 52-49 victory. The game was marked by a struggling Saints defense and an impressive performance from Giants quarterback Eli Manning, who also threw six touchdowns. The outcome showed the need for a defensive overhaul, leading to later changes in the coaching staff. Today marks Day 53 in the countdown to the Saints' 2026 season opener, providing a reminder of Brees and Colston's impact on the team.
- •Drew Brees passed for seven touchdowns in the game.
- •Marques Colston's touchdown was his third of the day.
- •Final score was 52-49 in favor of the Saints.
- •Eli Manning threw for six touchdowns for the Giants.
- •Defensive performance led to coaching changes later in the season.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Marques Colston's big 53-yard TD catch is the Saints Play of the Day
"An all-time low Saints defense meant Drew Brees needed seven TD's to beat the Giants in 2015. This 53-yarder to Marques Colston is the Play of the Day
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