Tom Brady Throws 500th Career Touchdown Pass In Patriots' Win Over Colts

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady joined an exclusive club on Thursday after throwing his 500th career touchdown pass during their win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Brady contributed by completing 34 of his 44 passes for 341 yards, including three touchdown passes, and two interceptions to help the Patriots get their third win of the 2018 NFL season in a 38-24 win at the Gilette Stadium.

However, it was his second half 34-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon that saw him break the 500 mark as it gave the home side a 31-17 lead at the time.

It means Brady is just behind Peyton Manning (539) and Brett Favre (508) and could ideally pass the record if he remains healthy and features next season. Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints is just behind him with 496.

"Things like that -- milestones and so forth -- there are so many people who contribute," Brady said after the game. "So I just think of all the people that have really worked hard. The quarterback doesn't throw it to himself. He needs people who catch it and block and defense to make plays and coaches that coach. These are all great team awards. So, pretty cool."

Brady also scored his first rushing touchdown since 2015 in the second quarter of the game for his 18th career total.

Gordon, who was recently acquired from the Cleveland Browns and was making his second appearance for the side, scored his first touchdown for the team in the process while also becoming the 71st different receiver Brady has thrown a touchdown to — another record.

Last Sunday, Cordarelle Patterson notably became the 70th during the Patriots' crushing 38-7 win over the Miami Dolphins which tied the record set by Vinny Testaverde.

Meanwhile, wide receiver Julian Edelman returned to action for the first time this season after his suspension and received seven passes for 57 yards.

The Patriots are now 3-2 and will be looking to make it three consecutive wins when they face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6.