Tom Brady named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the 2nd time this season

October 21, 11:36 PMNew England Patriots ExaminerSean Crowe

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady answers questions during a news conference at his locker.

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

For the 14th time in his career, and the 2nd time this season, Tom Brady has been named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week.

Just imagine how many of these he’d have won if he weren’t struggling…

The NFL cited the following stats when announcing the award:

• Brady completed 29 of 34 passes (85.3 percent) for 380 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions for a 152.8 passer rating in New England’s 59-0 win over Tennessee.
• Set the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a quarter with five in the second frame, which also tied his franchise mark for touchdown passes in a half.
• Led the Patriots to a 45-0 halftime lead, the largest halftime margin in NFL history.
• His 345 yards passing in the first half were a club record for the most in a half.
• Recorded his 25th career 300-yard passing game, second in Patriots history only to DREW BLEDSOE (26).
• Tied his franchise record with six passing touchdowns.
• Passed for two or more touchdowns in a game for the 66th time in his career. New England’s record in those games is 58-8 (.879).
• Brady’s home record is now 50-10 (.833), second best in the NFL among QBs who began their career since the 1970 merger (TERRY BRADSHAW, 67-12, .848).
• Has won 19 consecutive home starts including the playoffs.

Drew Brees won the award in the NFC for his performance against the previously unbeaten New York Giants. Brees completed 23 of 30 passes (76.7 percent) for 369 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a near-perfect 156.8 passer rating in the Saints’ 48-27 victory.

The NFL also announced the following awards:

• AFC Defensive Player of the Week: LB Brian Cushing, Houston
• NFC Defensive Player of the Week: S Thomas DeCoud, Atlanta
• AFC Special Teams Player of the Week: KR-PR-WR Eddie Royal, Denver
• NFC Special Teams Player of the Week: KR-WR Sammie Stroughter, Tampa Bay