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Throwing it back: Peyton Manning's seven-TD game vs. the Ravens

Flip through Broncos history with photos from the Broncos' 2013 season opener against the Ravens, when Peyton Manning threw for seven touchdowns.

of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and linebacker Nate Irving (56) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) during first quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and linebacker Nate Irving (56) tackle Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) during first quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) scores his second touchdown of the night during second quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) scores his second touchdown of the night during second quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos defensive line during first quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos defensive line during first quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates a 24 yard touchdown reception during second quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates a 24 yard touchdown reception during second quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with wide receiver Wes Welker (83) before throwing a 5-yard touchdown to Welker during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) talks with wide receiver Wes Welker (83) before throwing a 5-yard touchdown to Welker during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores a touchdown during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores a touchdown during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) takes a pass 6 yards up the left sideline during second quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) takes a pass 6 yards up the left sideline during second quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during second quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) drops back to pass during second quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52), linebacker Shaun Phillips (90) and safety Duke Ihenacho (33) sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52), linebacker Shaun Phillips (90) and safety Duke Ihenacho (33) sack Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) celebrates a 28 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) celebrates a 28 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) celebrate a 28 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) celebrate a 28 yard touchdown reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) carries the ball on a 17 yard reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) carries the ball on a 17 yard reception during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) on a 3rd quarter pass during the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) on a 3rd quarter pass during the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) carries the ball during fourth quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) carries the ball during fourth quarter action of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos safety David Bruton (30) disrupts a Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco (5) pass during 3rd quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos safety David Bruton (30) disrupts a Baltimore Ravens Joe Flacco (5) pass during 3rd quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and linebacker Shaun Phillips (90) sack quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) and linebacker Shaun Phillips (90) sack quarterback Joe Flacco (5) during third quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) prepares to take the snap during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) prepares to take the snap during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) heads up field on a 27 yard catch-and-run during fourth quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) heads up field on a 27 yard catch-and-run during fourth quarter action of the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a 26 yard pass for a 4th quarter touchdown in the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a 26 yard pass for a 4th quarter touchdown in the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his 4th quarter touchdown with Eric Decker (87) after catching a 26 yard pass f in the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates his 4th quarter touchdown with Eric Decker (87) after catching a 26 yard pass f in the NFL Kickoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a short pass and runs 78 yards for a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a short pass and runs 78 yards for a touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrate a 78 yard touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) and quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrate a 78 yard touchdown during fourth quarter action against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) walks off the field during after the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) walks off the field during after the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) accepts a game ball from Head Coach John Fox after Manning set an NFL record with seven touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) accepts a game ball from Head Coach John Fox after Manning set an NFL record with seven touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) leads the team in a victory huddle in the locker room after Denver defeated the Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) leads the team in a victory huddle in the locker room after Denver defeated the Baltimore Ravens 49-27 in the NFL Kickoff game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO September 5, 2013.

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