Tom Brady wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week in his first game back
Not a lot of rust, apparently.
In his first game back following a four-game suspension, Tom Brady not only guided the Patriots to victory but added to his impressive list of league accolades.
Brady was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after dissecting the Browns defense for three touchdowns and 406 yards passing. In the process of directing a 33-13 win in Cleveland, Brady completed 28 of 40 passes, showing few signs of rust after having no contact with the team for the first month of the season (as mandated by the suspension).
This is the 26th time Brady has won the weekly distinction. He has only surpassed in this category by Peyton Manning, who won AFC Offensive Player of the Week 27 times.
It’s also the fourth time a Patriots player has won an NFL award already in the 2016 season. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski and punter Ryan Allen have both won AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (in weeks one and three). And running back LeGarrette Blount won AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.
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