Tom Brady Becomes 5th QB In NFL History to Pass for 55,000 Yards

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady faced a tough opponent in Sunday's Week 7 game against the AFC East-rival New York Jets. That didn't stop him from becoming the fifth QB in NFL history to pass for 55,000 yards in guiding the Pats to a 30-23 victory.

It's been quite a historic season for the 16-year veteran already, as this adds to his achievement of 400 career touchdown passes. NFL Network shared Brady's latest milestone:

The Jets secondary is headlined by superstar cornerback Darrelle Revis and proved to be a formidable test through one half of action. Brady wound up lighting it up in the second half, finishing 34-of-54 passing for 355 yards and two touchdowns.

ESPN Stats & Info highlighted how Brady, true to vintage form, saved his best for last on Sunday:

Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Polian had high praise for Brady's performance, per ESPN Radio:

Brady is the epitome of a winner, and he laid himself on the line on a one-yard touchdown plunge to help the Pats to a lead at the break as well. The numbers wound up being prolific against New York, as Brady remains on course for a magnificent 2015 campaign.

Week 8 presents another must-see matchup in resurgent AFC East adversary Miami. It's a short week for a Thursday night game, so Brady will lean on experience and his renowned preparation to outfox a Dolphins team that's won two straight under interim coach Dan Campbell.