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Tom Brady sets all-time postseason appearance record

Tom Brady may have been on the road at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver when he stepped on to the field this afternoon, but playing in another postseason game, the legendary quarterback was right at home.

With his start in today's AFC championship, Brady made his 31st playoff appearance to give him sole possession of the all-time lead.

Surprisingly, Brady took the field after the Patriots won the toss and elected to receive. Almost every time the Pats win the toss, they defer and end up taking the second half kick.

The Patriots quarterback passed up former teammate and kicker Adam Vinatieri, who had 30.