Marvellous Manning racks up 500th throw
Denver quarterback notches another career milestone in Broncos' win over Arizona as he approaches Brett Favre's record of 508
Denver quarterback Peyton Manning notched another milestone with his 500th career touchdown pass in the Broncos' 41-20 NFL win over previously unbeaten Arizona.
Manning threw his 500th touchdown pass in the first quarter, connecting with tight end Julius Thomas for a seven-yard score.
The five-time NFL Most Valuable Player joined Brett Favre as the only other quarterback to throw 500 touchdown passes, and by the end of the contest, Manning was just five short of matching Favre's record of 508.
Football is the ultimate team game. One man has to accept the honour, but I really accept it on behalf of a lot of coaches and teammates
Manning connected with Demaryius Thomas on a pair of scoring passes, including an 86-yard strike, and threw a 12-yard scoring pass to Julius Thomas in the fourth as he finished the game with a career-high 479 passing yards.
The Broncos outscored Arizona 17-0 in the fourth quarter to pull away for the win.
"I do think about how many people helped me throughout my career, and when something like this happens, how grateful I am for that support," 38-year-old Manning said on reaching yet another NFL benchmark.
"Football is the ultimate team game. One man has to accept the honour, but I really accept it on behalf of a lot of coaches and teammates."