Broncos' Peyton Manning passes Favre on all-time passing list

DENVER -- Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning completed a 4-yard pass to running back Ronnie Hillman in the first quarter of Sunday's game against Kansas City on Sunday to become the NFL's all-time passing yardage leader, surpassing the previous high by Brett Favre.

The completion boosted Manning's career yardage total to 71,840. Favre finished his career with 71,838.

The game was stopped momentarily to acknowledge Manning's feat. Hillman gave Manning the ball back for a keepsake and the quarterback tossed it to the Broncos sideline to have it put away.

Manning, the NFL's only five-time MVP, is in his 18th NFL season. He spent his first 14 years in the league with Indianapolis, where he won a Super Bowl as a member of the Colts.

The passing yardage mark was not the only record within reach of Manning on Sunday. His next victory would snap a tie with Favre for most career regular season wins. Each has 186 career wins.