Aqib Talib returned an interception 22 yards for a touchdown with 15 seconds left in the game. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
The notable stats and figures from the Broncos’ 31-17 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 6.
506: Career touchdown passes by Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who threw three in Sunday’s game against the Jets and is just three away from breaking Brett Favre’s all-time record.
15: Seconds remaining in the game when Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib scored off a 22-yard interception return.
9: Touchdown catches by Julius Thomas this season, the most by a tight end in NFL history through his team’s first five games. Thomas had two TD catches Sunday.
34: Career receiving touchdowns by Demaryius Thomas, whose 1-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter moved him past former Bronco and current Jet Eric Decker for the ninth most in franchise history.
138: Net yards rushing by the Broncos, 100 of which came from Ronnie Hillman. The Broncos averaged 79.5 rushing yards per game entering Sunday’s matchup.
7: Tackles (3 solo) by rookie linebacker Corey Nelson, a team high in Sunday’s game.
117.9: Manning’s rating Sunday. Jets quarterback Geno Smith finished with a 70.9 rating.
11: Penalties by the Broncos, which cost them a total of 101 yards.
