Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady needs only 68 yards to break Drew Brees' all-time passing record, and it's fitting that it's almost certainly going to happen Sunday night in Brady's return to face the New England Patriots. Assuming Brady doesn't get hurt and breaks this record, the Patriots plan to acknowledge it but won't stop the game for a ceremony, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL Network's Ian Rapaport says the Patriots will do a tribute to Brady before the game in addition to the brief pause to celebrate this record.

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This will be different than what the New Orleans Saints did for Brees, who got a full celebration during the game. The Saints stopped the game, Brees' family came out on the field and the ball was presented to a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. There probably would have been more pomp and circumstance if Brady was in a home Patriots uniform while breaking the record, but instead he'll be breaking it as a member of the visiting Buccaneers.

Of course, the legendary quarterback should get a rousing ovation from the home crowd given all the success he had with New England. While things didn't end in the best fashion, the man still won six Super Bowls as a member of the Patriots. Even if there was some bad blood there at the end between Brady, Bill Belichick and the organization, the fans should have nothing but appreciation.

Brady has thrown for 80,291 passing yards in his illustrious career, with Brees just ahead at 80,358. It's going to be a special moment when Brady gets this record and a testament to his amazing longevity. With Brees retired and Brady not slowing down, there's going to be a bit of a gap between those numbers when it's all said and done.