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First Career Touchdown Pass Tom Brady became New England’s permanent starting quarterback in the second game of the 2001 season, after replacing injured veteran quarterback Drew Bledsoe in the opener against division rival New York Jets. It was in his fifth career game as a pro QB when Brady finally threw his first NFL touchdown against the San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers, in a 29–26 victory on October 14, 2001.

In his fifth game as an NFL pro and third as starting quarterback for the New England Patriots, Brady throws a 21-yard touchdown pass to WR Terry Glenn on October 14, 2001, against the San Diego Chargers.

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