Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been known for his playoff success since winning his first Super Bowl back in 2001, and on Sunday night he further cemented himself into the NFL record books during the Patriots 45-7 demolition of the Indianapolis Colts.
Brady became the league's postseason all-time leading passer Sunday night, passing Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning early in the first quarter. He entered the game needing just 10 yards to eclipse Manning for the top spot, which happened just three minutes into the game thanks to a 5-yard completion to Julian Edelman on their second possession after they recovered a muffed punt by the Colts.
 Brady continued his assault on the NFL record books Sunday night against the Colts. (USA TODAY Images) |
The best part was the Patriots eventually scored on that drive, with LeGarrette Blount taking it in just five plays later for his first rushing touchdown of the afternoon to put New England up 7-0.
But that wasn't the only mark Brady set. He moved into second place all-time behind Joe Montana after throwing his third touchdown pass of the night. It was the 7th time he's done that in the postseason behind Joe Montana, who has done it nine times.
Sunday also marked Brady's 28th career postseason start, which extends his NFL record over Brett Favre (24), and it was his 9th career Conference Championship Game start, which was a new NFL record.
However, more importantly the win gave Brady his 6th career Conference Championship victory which is a new NFL record, moving him ahead of John Elway, who had won five. It was also Brady's 20th career postseason victory, extending his own NFL record.
After the game Brady was pleased with the achievement but wasn't ready to think about it yet.
"I haven't had much time to reflect," Brady told reporters after the game. "I think we're right in the middle of it. It was a great team win. We needed it from all three phases and to make it to this point is a great accomplishment for our team. Hopefully our best is yet to come."
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