Through the Years
Through the Years: Peyton Manning gets 509 and the Broncos beat the 49ers on 'SNF'
Relive one of the greatest moments in Broncos history, as Peyton Manning led a rout of the 49ers on "Sunday Night Football" and became the NFL's all-time leader in passing touchdowns.
Wes Welker huddles up with other return specialists before facing the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Emmanuel Sanders sits on the bench before facing the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Peyton Manning warms up before facing the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Peyton Manning warms up before facing the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos Cheerleaders during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Orlando Franklin runs out onto the field to face off against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
DeMarcus Ware runs out onto the field to face off against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by ben Hays
Fireworks mark the beginning of first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball after a short pass for a 32-yard gain during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) salutes the fans as he celebrates his 3 yard 1st quarter touchdown catch in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Co. October 19, 2014. It was Peyton Manning's 507th career touchdown pass.
Denver Broncos linebacker Corey Nelson (52) and safety T.J. Ward (43) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (10) during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes deep on the first play of Denver's second possession of the 1st quarteragainst the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Co. October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) heads to the end zone on a 39 yard catch-and run for a touchdown during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Co. October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos defensive end Quanterus Smith (93) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) in the backfield during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos safety David Bruton Jr. (30) leaps to try and block a punt attempt during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries the ball during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries the ball during first quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) on a 15 yard recption during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) reacts after throwing his 509th touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws his 509th career touchdown pass to Demaryius Thomas during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos Demaryius Thomas (88) catches quarterback Peyton Manning's (18) 8-yard pass for Manning's 509th career touchdown passes during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, Co. October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83), wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) play keep away from quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after his 509th career touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates with his team after throwing his 509th touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates with his team after throwing his 509th touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates his 509th career touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos fans cheer for quarterback Peyton Manning after setting the NFL record for touchdowns during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Fans celebrate after Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws his 509th touchdown pass during second quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) makes the stop during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) celebrates with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after catching a touchdown pass during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) walks off of the field after catching a touchdown pass during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) hauls in a 40 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. This touchdown was Peyton Manning's NFL record leading 510th career touchdown.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a 40 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. This touchdown was Peyton Manning's NFL record leading 510th career touchdown.
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) reacts after stopping San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) for a loss during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) and cornerback Bradley Roby (29) sack San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) carries the ball for a 49-yard gain during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) runs the into the end zone for a 37-yard touchdown during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) carries the ball for a 37 yard touchdown run during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) tackles San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Stevie Johnson (13) during third quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) sacks San Francisco 49ers punter Andy Lee (4) during fourth quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) dances after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during fourth quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams (92) tips a pass during fourth quarter action against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waves to fans after action against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after the game against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, October 19, 2014. Photo by Gabriel Christus
