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Tom Brady Wins Award First Week Back

His performance in his delayed season debut means the rest of the NFL should be worried.

Tom Brady's Deflategate suspension is over, but for the rest of the NFL, the saga might not be over.

A clearly fired-up Brady unleashed on the Cleveland Browns on his long-awaited season debut Sunday. On Wednesday, the league announced he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

It's the 26th time Brady has won the award. He completed 28 of 40 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns. It was his eighth 400-yard game.

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He also had one rare, memorable moment of personal celebration after a run.

Not bad for a 39-year-old just starting his season.

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