Congrats to Peyton Manning on a great achievement:
Peyton Manning broke the NFL’s all-time touchdown record just like he’s played the quarterback position for 17 seasons, with cold-blooded efficiency and a minimum of drama.
Manning entered the game needing three scores to break the record. He did that by halftime, and wound up sitting out the entire fourth quarter in a 42-17 rout by the Broncos over San Francisco. Manning connected with Demaryius Thomas for an 8-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the 49ers for his 509th career touchdown pass, passing Brett Favre to set the all-time record.
Brett Favre was very gracious in congratulating the talented quarterback:
Well deserved Peyton. Congratulations on breaking my record. #Onto600 http://t.co/MEeffAlmeP
— Brett Favre (@Favre4Official) October 20, 2014
And some fascinating visualizations:
This Vine SAYS it has all 506 of Peyton Manning’s touchdowns. WE INVESTIGATE: http://t.co/x8KtcuPAve https://t.co/MPcabgnqVe
— SB Nation (@SBNation) October 20, 2014
All of Peyton Manning’s touchdown passes and their receivers pic.twitter.com/cJb2hcNtaa
— History of the NFL (@TheNFLHistory) October 20, 2014
Great chart from @nytimes showing timeline of cumulative TDs by different QBs over time. http://t.co/2569LKH6cj pic.twitter.com/LtWMBoM6m5
— Bespoke (@bespokeinvest) October 20, 2014
Now that he’s fulfilled this amazing feat, he doesn’t need to throw ANY touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills when they play later this season (I hope).