Tom Brady is on the verge of creating a historical record. TB12 is just 164 yards away from reaching 100,000 passing yards in his career. It would make him the first player in league history to achieve six figures in passing yards. The legend is about to create this dubious distinction in his 23rd year in the NFL. 

Longevity and consistency over the years made him the GOAT. In a message filled with gratitude, the icon revealed the factor that made him achieve this astonishing record. “I think for me, it’s a credit to all the guys that I played with. Who have blocked for me, who’ve caught passes… I can’t do s**t in this league without guys doing what they are amazing at too,” the legend said in a presser. The Bucs’ star quarterback added that he can recall the name of each player who has been his teammate over the years. 

Who is rallying behind Brady in this record?

At 99,836, TB12 is just a few games away from reaching the incredible landmark. NFL icons Drew Brees (85,724) and Peyton Manning (79,279) are behind the superstar. Interestingly, he is 14,000 yards ahead of the second-placed Brees.

A spirited show in the regular season and postseason made him achieve the impossible. Interestingly, Brady’s .744 postseason winning percentage is on par with his .759 regular-season win rate. It makes him one of the most consistent performers in the league’s history.

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When Tom Brady scored his first passing yard in 2000

The NFL titan played for the Patriots during his initial years in the league. On November 23, 2000, he recorded the first passing yards of his career, albeit in a losing cause. It came against Detroit Lions in a 6-yard pass to TE, Rod Rutledge. Brady, a rookie at that time, finished the season with that line completion. 

Now, the phenomenal Tom Brady is on the verge of creating an all-time record, two decades later. A feat of 100,000 career passing yards is a record that could stand the test of time. The legend will aim to create this recrod as the Bucs face the Rams in a must-win contest. 

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