Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots signals during their 2011 AFC divisional playoff game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 16, 2011 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

New England Patriots QB Tom Brady has been named the 2010 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Brady gathered 21-of-50 votes from the AP writers. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick finished second with 11 votes.

Brady, who led the Patriots to a 14-2 season and the AFC East title, threw a league leading 36 TD passes against only four interceptions. Brady also set a NFL record for 335 pass attempts without an interception.

Brady who was also elected to the Pro Bowl and was a First Team All-Pro is expected to be named NFL MVP later this week. This was his second time being named Offensive Player of the Year having won it in 2007.

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