Peyton Manning’s TD Record Part Of Impressive Denver Broncos Win
Ron Chenoy — USA TODAY Sports
Let the record show that, just before halftime of the football game between the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers, Peyton Manning broke the touchdown record previously set by Brett Favre.
Oh yes, and there was a game that happened Sunday night, too.
Lost in all the hubbub surrounding Manning and his record was an impressive performance by the Broncos, who blew apart the 49ers in the latest display of offensive firepower by one of the AFC’s best teams.
It was only fitting that Manning’s former club, the Indianapolis Colts, did so well today. Although this is clearly Andrew Luck‘s team now, many stories talked about Manning’s years with the Colts. National media brought up the 112 touchdown passes Manning threw to Marvin Harrison.
They even brought up the nine players that caught one TD pass apiece from Manning.
How impressive is this feat, given Manning missed one full season following neck surgery, and it was not known whether he would even return? Not only did Manning return, he returned with a mission.
Manning wanted to silence all the critics. Yes, he even wanted to silence the ones that said Manning never came through in postseason play. He only won one Super Bowl. You call that the greatest quarterback in NFL history?
It’s funny what breaking one record can do.
This should be Manning’s 17th season, but instead it is 16 seasons and a record that is broken and will likely stand the test of time.
In his usual “aw, shucks” way, Manning will go to the podium, answer every question thrown at him by the media, and then go on his way.
He may allow himself one minute to celebrate the record — maybe two minutes.
Right after that, it’s back to work.
The Broncos still have a bad taste in their mouths from last season’s nightmarish Super Bowl. They want nothing more than to come back and get that big win.
For now, let the record show the answers to the following questions:
Who caught the 509th touchdown? Demaryius Thomas.
How long was it? Eight yards.
Does this cement his place in football history? Well, duh.
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