Week 3 – Peyton lets it fly vs. Lions

Manning, Broncos

Through Weeks 1 and 2, the Denver offense had showed signs of productivity, but never really broke a game open. In their second consecutive primetime game, this one on Sunday Night Football, Peyton Manning let fly for 324 yards and two touchdowns, including a 45-yard TD pass to Demaryius Thomas. Final Score: Broncos 24, Lions 12.