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Joey Knight

A look at the last details of Tom Brady’s 23-year NFL career

Tom Brady’s short, poignant retirement announcement Wednesday morning spawned a smorgasbord of trivia questions — and answers.

So now that his Hall of Fame career is complete, who caught his last completion? His last interception? Against whom did he record his last 300-yard game? His last fourth-quarter comeback?

We’ve tried to chronicle them all right here, with this extensive list of lasts.

— Last win: 30-24 vs. Panthers at Raymond James Stadium (Jan. 1, 2023). Brady finished 34-of-45 for 432 yards with three touchdowns and three sacks.

— Last defeat: 31-14 vs. Cowboys in NFC wild-card game at Raymond James Stadium (Jan. 16, 2023). Brady finished 35 of 66 for 351 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.

— Last completion: 12 yards to Julio Jones, with 1:12 remaining vs. Cowboys (Jan. 16, 2023)

— Last touchdown pass: 8 yards to Cameron Brate, with 2:04 remaining vs. Cowboys (Jan. 16, 2023)

— Last touchdown run: 1-yard sneak with 1:58 remaining vs. Panthers (Jan. 1, 2023)

— Last sack: by Micah Parsons, with 1:22 remaining vs. Cowboys (Jan. 16, 2023)

— Last interception: by Jayron Kearse, with 14:51 remaining in first half vs. Cowboys (Jan. 16, 2023)

— Last pick-six: 3-yarder by Marlon Davidson vs. Falcons (Dec. 5, 2021)

— Last fourth-quarter comeback: 19-16 overtime win vs. Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. (Dec. 25, 2022). His team down by 10 with fewer than 11 minutes remaining, Brady engineered ensuing touchdown and field-goal drives in regulation, then went 6 for 6 for 69 yards in the extra session to set up Ryan Succop’s winning 40-yard field goal.

— Last game with four TD passes: 30-17 win vs. Falcons in Atlanta (Dec. 5, 2021). Brady finished 38 of 51 for 368 yards with four TDs and an interception

— Last game with five TD passes: 45-17 win vs. Dolphins (Oct. 10, 2021). Brady finished 30 of 41 for 411 yards with five TDs (two each to Antonio Brown and Mike Evans) and zero interceptions

— Last 400-yard passing game: vs. Panthers at Raymond James Stadium (Jan. 1, 2023). Brady finished 34 of 45 for 432 yards with three touchdowns and three sacks.

Records in bulk

A look at some of Tom Brady’s most significant NFL records:

Regular season

Victories (251)

Passing yardage (89,214)

Touchdown passes (649)

Completions (7,753)

Attempts (12,050)

Game-winning drives (58)*

Fourth-quarter comebacks (46)^

Pro Bowl selections (15)

Wins as a starter at age 40 or over (68)

Playoffs

Victories (35)

Passing yardage (13,400)

Touchdown passes (88)

Completions (1,200)

Attempts (1,921)

Interceptions (40)

Sacks (81)

Game-winning drives (14)*

Fourth-quarter comebacks (9)^

Super Bowl

Championships (7)

MVP awards (5)

Touchdown passes (21)

Passing yards (3,039)

Completions (277)

Attempts (421)

* Offensive drive in the fourth quarter or overtime that puts winning team ahead for the last time (per Pro Football Reference)

^ Offensive scoring drive in fourth quarter with team down by at least one score, though not necessarily to take the lead. Only games ending in a win or tie are included (per Pro Football Reference)

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