With his "Deflategate" suspension days away, Tom Brady played the first half in the New England Patriots' pre-season finale against the New York Giants.
Brady completed 16 of 26 passes for 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception as New England took a 6-3 halftime lead.
He was sharpest on his fourth series, leading the Patriots team on a nine-play, 77-yard drive.
The two-time NFL MVP hit 6 of 7 passes and scrambled for 10 yards on the march, which ended with a 7-yard touchdown toss to a wide-open Keshawn Martin.
The 39-year-old Brady had New England at the Giants 19 on the next series after a 38-yard pass to Aaron Dobson, however running back DJ Foster fumbled a screen pass two plays later, ending the drive.
Brady begins a four-game suspension Saturday for his role in the use of deflated footballs in the 2014 AFC championship game.
The three-time Super Bowl MVP won't be eligible to rejoin New England's active roster until October 3, leaving the team in the hands of Jimmy Garoppolo.
Brady's absence will mark the first regular-season games he's missed since 2008, when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the season opener.
Brady is not allowed to have contact with the Patriots or utilise team facilities during his suspension.
