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Peyton Manning breaks record for most touchdowns through four games

Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos set records in 52-20 trouncing of Philadelphia Eagles.

By DANIELLE HAYNES, UPI.com
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 29, 2013. Denver is one of seven undefeated teams in the NFL. UPI/Gary C. Caskey
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 29, 2013. Denver is one of seven undefeated teams in the NFL. UPI/Gary C. Caskey | License Photo

Peyton Manning, quarterback for the Denver Broncos, passed Kurt Warner's record for most touchdowns through four games Sunday in the team's 52-20 defeat of the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Broncos entered halftime down to the Eagles, 10-7, but the third quarter was all Manning's, throwing three touchdown passes and only one incompletion, USA Today reported.

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Sunday's totals brought Manning to 16 touchdowns and zero interceptions this season, setting the NFL record for the most touchdowns through four games.

That wasn't the only record he broke Sunday. Manning surpassed Milt Plum for the longest streak without an interception in NFL history.

The team also set a franchise record for most points in a single game, scoring more than 50 points for the first time since 1963.

Sunday was the Eagles' third-consecutive loss.

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