Brady becomes 3rd QB in NFL history to throw 500 career TDs

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady became the third player in NFL history to throw 500 career passing touchdowns, posting Nos. 498, 499, and 500 on Thursday versus the Indianapolis Colts.

Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) are the only other quarterbacks to pass for 500 touchdowns or more.

Brady got his 500th touchdown on a 34-yard heave to Josh Gordon in the fourth quarter that put the Patriots up 31-17 on their AFC rivals. The 41-year-old threw his first two scores of the night in the first half, starting with a one-yard pass to Cordarrelle Patterson before hitting James White with a six-yard toss.

Gordon became the 71st different receiver to catch a touchdown pass from Brady, which is also an NFL record.

Brady threw his first career touchdown all the way back in October 2001, when he hit the late Terry Glenn on a 21-yard strike.