The Denver Broncos are proving that they are the best team in the league as they easily defeated the San Francisco 49rs in a 42-17 victory last Sunday night.
The winning moment came from Peyton Manning as he went into the showdown two TDs shy of Brett Favre's record of 508 and threw four touchdown passes, giving him 510.
Manning said "It is quite an honor. I do have great appreciation for quarterbacks who played this game throughout the years. It's very humbling, has taken a lot of hard work, a lot of people helped me get to this point."
Manning has now exceeded Favre's mark using an 8-yard strike to Demaryius Thomas late in the second quarter.
He added "I heard whispers about something. Those guys are all great athletes and my vertical leap isn't what it used to be. I haven't played keep-away since I was 8 years old. That is something I will always remember."
Many congratulated Manning including his boss, GM John Elway, as well as Favre himself.
Favre said "'I want to say congratulations for breaking the touchdown record. I'm not surprised. You've been a wonderful player and I've enjoyed watching you play. I've enjoyed competing against you. I wish you great success for the rest of the season and the rest of your career."
Manning reached the milestone in his 246th regular-season game. Favre needed 302.
Manning said "I think Brett has always known he is one of my favorite players. He played the position with so much passion, so much toughness and great production as a quarterback. I am honored to join this club with him."
Former NFL quarterback ,Fran Tarkenton also sent out his congratulations. He said "Well, Peyton, it's official. Your ducks have crossed the end zone more than anybody else's. But really, congratulations. Nobody has ever played the quarterback position better than you have."
Manning is a five-time league MVP, and he also played for the Indianapolis Colts for 14 seasons from 1998 to 2011. He is a son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and an elder brother of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
