Tom Brady: Career history in Divisional Round
9. 2004 – Patriots 20, Colts 3
A year after handing Peyton Manning a 24-14 loss in the AFC Championship Game, Brady continued his mastery of the Colts’ quarterback, posting a 92.2 quarterback rating on 18 of 27 passing for 144 yards and a touchdown. No, Brady didn’t light it up on the stat sheet, but he certainly outplayed his arch-rival.
Remarkably, Brady completed passes to nine different receivers. David Givens was the leading receiver on the afternoon with four receptions for 26 yards and touchdown.
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The other touchdown came by way of Brady’s exceptional quarterback sneaking ability on the goal line.
As was often the case in 2004, Corey Dillon lent Brady a hand by ripping off 144 yards on 23 carries, including a 42-yard scamper. Dillon actually led the Patriots in receptions on the day, catching all five of his passes from Brady.
For the second straight postseason, Harrison notched a pivotal interception in the Divisional Round.
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