Peyton Manning broke the NFL record for touchdown passes as he helped Denver Broncos thrash the San Francisco 49ers.
The 38-year-old quarterback eclipsed Brett Favre's previous record of 508 by throwing his 509th and 510th scoring passes during the 42-17 win.
Manning set his record in 246 games - of which 208 were with the Indianapolis Colts - while Favre reached his mark in 302 games.
"I'm very honoured and humbled to join a pretty unique club," said Manning.
NFL's record touchdown passers | |
|---|---|
1. Peyton Manning | 510 |
2. Brett Favre | 508 |
3. Dan Marino | 420 |
4. Drew Brees | 374 |
5. Tom Brady | 372 |
"I was glad it was here in Denver. The fact we won the game certainly allows you to celebrate with your team.
"The touchdowns I've thrown have helped us win a lot of games. That's the only reason [the record is] somewhat special."
Manning, who missed the 2011 season with a neck injury that required surgery, joined the Denver Broncos in 2012.
"Well deserved Peyton," tweeted Favre., external "Congratulations on breaking my record. Onto 600."
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