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NFL: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady overtakes Peyton Manning in 201st career win

TOM Brady has surpassed Peyton Manning’s record for the most NFL wins by a quarterback with his 201st victory.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gives a thumbs-up.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gives a thumbs-up.

TOM Brady has surpassed Peyton Manning’s record for the most NFL wins by a quarterback with his 201st victory in New England’s 26-10 triumph over the Los Angeles Rams.

Brady marked the record-breaking occasion by throwing for 269 yards and a touchdown as the Patriots improved to 10-2 atop the AFC East. LeGarrette Blount covered 43 yards to score the game’s first touchdown before Brady picked out Chris Hogan later in the first quarter.

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The Patriots increased their lead in the AFC East as Miami lost 38-6 to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens raced into a 28-0 halftime lead, with Joe Flacco throwing for 381 yards and four touchdowns to inflict a first defeat in seven on Miami. Detroit cemented their place at the top of the NFC North standings with a 28-13 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Fans holds signs in support of Tom Brady after he became the NFL's all-time leader for wins as a quarterback.
Fans holds signs in support of Tom Brady after he became the NFL's all-time leader for wins as a quarterback.

Matthew Stafford thew 341 yards and two touchdowns as Detroit improved to 8-4, while Saints quarterback Drew Brees failed to complete a touchdown pass for the first time in 60 home games.

In the closest of the early games, the Kansas City secured a thrilling 29-28 victory over Atlanta.

The Falcons recovered from 27-16 behind to lead 28-27 with 4:32 remaining as Matt Ryan picked out Aldrick Robinson with a five-yard touchdown pass. San Francisco fell to an 11th straight loss, folding 26-6 to the Chicago Bears as Jordan Howard ran for 117 yards and three touchdowns.

Denver beat Jacksonville 20-10, Cincinnati ran out 32-14 winners against Philadelphia and Green Bay secured a 21-13 victory over Houston.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes under pressure.

Originally published as NFL: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady overtakes Peyton Manning in 201st career win

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