Peyton Manning's New Record: 509 Career Touchdown Passes
Peyton Manning Sets a New Standard in NFL History
On October 19, 2014, Peyton Manning broke Brett Favre's NFL record of 508 career touchdown passes. The milestone was achieved during the Denver Broncos' 42-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, with Manning connecting on an 8-yard touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas late in the first half.
A Historic Game
Manning’s impressive performance included throwing four touchdown passes in total, bringing his career total to 509. Denver's defense outperformed under the leadership of DeMarcus Ware and Von Miller, who together sacked Colin Kaepernick six times. Manning wrapped up the day with 318 passing yards.
2014 Season Overview
- The Broncos concluded the day with a record of 5-1.
- Manning completed 395 of 597 passes for 4,727 yards in the season.
- Despite the successes, the Broncos fell to the Colts in the 2014 AFC divisional game.
Legacy of Peyton Manning
Throughout 17 seasons with the Broncos and Indianapolis Colts, Manning completed 6,125 passes for a staggering 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns. His honors include two Super Bowl championships, five NFL MVP awards, and numerous All-Pro selections. Among active players, only Aaron Rodgers approaches 500 touchdowns.
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