#ThisDayThatYear: Patriots' Brady throws record-tying six touchdown passes vs Broncos
What's the story
On January 14, 2012, Tom Brady delivered a historic performance in a 45-10 playoff rout of the Denver Broncos, throwing a record-tying six touchdown passes.
The dominant display secured the Patriots a spot in the AFC Championship and solidified Brady's legacy as one of the game's greatest postseason performers.
A night to remember for Patriots fans everywhere. Here's more about the game.
Game recap
Brady ties NFL postseason record in route of Denver
Brady and the Patriots dismantled the Broncos 45-10 in the 2012 AFC Divisional Round.
Brady threw for 363 yards and tied an NFL postseason record with six touchdown passes, including three to Rob Gronkowski.
The Patriots' defense dominated, limiting Tim Tebow to 136 passing yards.
With this emphatic victory, New England advanced to the AFC Championship, showcasing one of the most dominant playoff performances.
Season recap - 2011
Recap of Brady's 2011 season and second Super Bowl loss
Brady's stellar 2011 season included 5,235 passing yards, making him the fourth QB to surpass 5,000 yards.
Highlights included a career-high 517-yard game and a record-tying 99-yard TD pass.
Additionally, he led the Patriots to a 13-3 record, an AFC title, and his fifth Super Bowl.
Despite record-breaking performances, New England fell to Eli Manning and the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI.
Most TD passes - Playoff game
QBs with most TD passes in a playoff game
Brady shares the record for most touchdown passes in a playoff game, throwing six against the Broncos (2012 AFC Divisional round).
Steve Young matched this feat in Super Bowl XXIX, and Daryle Lamonica did so in a 1969 AFL Divisional game.
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen trail with five, showcasing their playoff brilliance in recent years with remarkable efficiency and poise under postseason pressure.