New England Patriots

WATCH: Julian Edelman sets career-high TD mark in just eight games

Published Nov. 8, 2015 2:26 p.m. ET

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Julian Edelman is in the midst of the best season of his career, and it's not even close to being complete just yet.

On Sunday, Edelman set a new career-high in touchdown receptions with his seventh of the season, surpassing his previous high of six set in 2013. Edelman's seventh touchdown came on this 11-yard reception from Tom Brady as he made a move in the open field and extended towards the goal line for six points.

Brady to Edelman --> TOUCHDOWN. Clockwork ?. #WASvsNE https://t.co/28I7QQa7QR
— NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2015

The score gave the Patriots a 7-0 lead over the Redskins and set up this surprise onside kick executed to perfection by Stephen Gostkowski and the kick coverage team.

Entering Sunday, Edelman had caught a team-high 52 passes for 584 yards and looks poised for a Pro Bowl berth this season. He and Rob Gronkowski have combined to give Brady two elite weapons on the outside.