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Home / News / Sports News / #ThisDayThatYear: Peyton Manning sets multiple NFL records in 2004
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#ThisDayThatYear: Peyton Manning sets multiple NFL records in 2004
#ThisDayThatYear: Manning sets record for TD in a half and passing yards in a quarter (Image credit: X/@Broncos)

#ThisDayThatYear: Peyton Manning sets multiple NFL records in 2004

By Pavan Thimmaiah
Sep 26, 2024
04:36 pm

What's the story

On September 26, 2004, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning set National Football League (NFL) records for the most touchdown passes in a half (since 1986) and the most yards in a quarter (since 1996).

Manning surpassed Tommy Kramer and Boomer Esiason during a game against the Green Bay Packers at the RCA Dome.

Here's a closer look at the record and the game stats.

Record recap

Manning sets record in Colts' win over Packers

Manning passed for 393 yards and recorded five first-half touchdown throws during the Colts' dominating 45-31 win against the Packers.

The quarterback's 247 yards in the second quarter, broke the record for the most yards in a quarter previously held by Boomer Esiason since 1996.

Additionally, Manning completed 28 out of 40 pass attempts in the game, giving him a completion percentage of 70%.

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Game recap

Colts trounce Packers for 45-31 regular season win

In a thrilling match-up, Colts' Peyton Manning and Packers' Brett Favre showcased their passing prowess.

Favre completed 30 of 44 passes for 360 yards and four touchdowns.

While the Colts intercepted one pass, the Packers had none.

Despite being scoreless in the third quarter, Indianapolis dominated early, racking up 35 points in the first half to secure the win.

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Achievements

Manning's record-setting achievements

Manning holds several impressive records, including the most touchdown passes in a season with 55 and the most passing yards in a season at 5,477, both achieved in 2013.

He is tied for beating all 32 NFL teams with Brett Favre, Drew Brees and Tom Brady.

Additionally, Manning is the only quarterback to throw at least six touchdown passes in three different games.

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Stats

A look at the QB's legendary career

Manning had a remarkable 17-season career with the Colts and Denver Broncos, throwing for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns.

Manning was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2021.

He was selected to 14 Pro Bowls and won 5 MVP awards, one Super Bowl MVP, one Comeback Player of the Year award, and two Super Bowl titles with the Colts (2007) and Broncos (2016)

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