From the archive: Peyton Manning breaks passing TD record in Broncos' 2013 win vs. Houston
Relive the Broncos' 2013 game against the Texans, a 37-13 win that featured Peyton Manning's record-setting 51st passing touchdown of the season.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) looks on during the national anthem before action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) carries the ball on a 17-yard reception during first-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) is tackled by Houston Texans Brooks Reed (58) on an 8 yard catch-and-run during first-quarter action against the in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and center Manny Ramirez (66) prepare to line up at the line of scrimmage during first-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) on defense against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) makes an open field tackle during first-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) stuffs the run during first-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Trindon Holliday (11) is brought down by Houston Texans Ryan Griffin (84) and John Weeks (46) during a first-quarter punt return in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) carries the ball for a 31 yard gain during first-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) makes the stop action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) is congratulated by teammates after he sacked Houston Texans Matt Schaub during second-quarter action in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) breaks up a 2nd quarter pass intended for Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson (80) in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) share a laugh during second-quarter action in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) holds onto a 36 yard pass for a touchdown on the first play of the second quarter against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) congratulates Demaryius Thomas (88) on his 36 yard reception for a touchdown during second-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) sacks Houston Texans QB Matt Schaub (8) for an 8 yard loss during second-quarter action in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during third-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) sacks Houston Texans Matt Schaub (8) and forces a fumble at 4:06 during third-quarter action in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) looks for running room on an 11 yard catch-and-run during third-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) sacks Houston Texans Matt Schaub (8) for a 9 yard loss during third-quarter action in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) celebrates his 20 yard reception for a third-quarter touchdown with teammate Demaryius Thomas in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) makes a tackle for a 3-yard loss during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) dives for extra yardage yardage on a 7-yard reception during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) makes an interception on a deep pass during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) fights for yardage on a 7-yard reception during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws downfield during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) tries to block a punt during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (27) carries the ball for an 18 yard gain during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) reaches for a 4th quarter pass while defended by Houston Texans safety Eddie Pleasant (35) in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) signals at the line of scrimmage during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) eyes the football on his 20 yard reception for a touchdown during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts to throwing a 20 yard touchdown during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013. This was Manning's 50th touchdown of the season and also gave him 4 different receivers with 10 touchdowns each.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to throw his record-setting 51st touchdown of the season during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) watches his pass head toward Julius Thomas for a 4th quarter touchdown and a new NFL record of 51 touchdown passes during a regular season in action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates his record-setting 51st touchdown of the season during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets congratulations from Montee Ball (28), Joel Dreessen (81) and Orlando Franklin (74) after throwing a 4th quarter touchdown pass setting a new NFL record of 51 touchdown passes during a regular season( surpassing Tom Brady) in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets congratulations from Demaryius Thomas (88) after throwing a 4th quarter touchdown pass setting a new NFL record of 51 touchdown passes during a regular season( surpassing Tom Brady) in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates his record-setting 51st touchdown of the season during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates his record-setting 51st touchdown of the season during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets congratulations from Mike Adams (20) after throwing a 4th quarter touchdown pass setting a new NFL record of 51 touchdown passes during a regular season( surpassing Tom Brady) in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and head coach John Fox celebrate Manning's record-setting 51st touchdown of the season during fourth-quarter action against the Houston Texans in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, on December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and Julius Thomas chat on the sidelines after they connected on 25 yard touchdown pass giving Manning a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) in regular season play in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) relaxes in the bench area and chats with Eric Decker (87) after he set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) during regular season play in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) acknowledges fans after he set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) during regular season play in the NFL game against the Houston Texans in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) heads to the locker room after Denver defeated the Houston Texans 37-13 in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets Houston Texans J.J. Watt (99) at midfield after Denver defeated Houston 37-13 in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) accepts a game ball and addresses the team after he set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) in a single regular season of play after Denver defeated the Houston Texans 37-13 in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) accepts a game ball and addresses the team after he set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) in a single regular season of play after Denver defeated the Houston Texans 37-13 in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) accepts a game ball from Head Coach John Fox in the post game locker room after Manning set a new NFL record for most touchdown passes (51) in a single regular season of play after Denver defeated the Houston Texans 37-13 in the NFL game in Houston, Texas, December 22, 2013.
