The New England Patriots announced that two-time NFL MVP Tom Brady was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for December/January.

During the month(s), Brady led the Patriots to a 5-0 record which was their seventh perfect December since 2000.

In the five wins, Brady was 124 for 190 for 1608 yards. He threw 11 TD passes and only 2 INTs.

For the season he became the third player to throw for more than 5,000 yards.  He also threw 39 TD passes and only 12 INTs as New England finished 13-3 and secured home field advantage through the playoffs.

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