BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the third time in his career on Saturday, edging out Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown for the award.
At 40 years old, Brady becomes the oldest MVP in league history.
Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning won the award at age 37.
Brady previously won the award in the 2007 and 2010 seasons.
On Saturday night, Brady's teammate, Julian Edelman, accepted the award on his behalf.
Brady, who shows no signs of regression, got off to a torrid start this year, averaging 350 passing yards per game in the season's opening month. While he slowed down -- at least statistically -- near the end of the regular season, Brady finished with a league-best 4,577 passing yards to go with 32 touchdowns and just eight interceptions.
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This was his fourth straight season with single-digit interceptions.
On Sunday, Brady goes for his sixth Super Bowl win, which would be the most by any player in NFL history.
The only other player in league history with five Super Bowl rings is former 49ers and Cowboys defensive end Charles Haley.