Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has thrown 15 touchdowns this season, and at least three in every game except the loss at Seattle. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)
Peyton Manning tip-toed to history’s doorstep last week. He faces the San Francisco 49ers needing three passing touchdowns to break Brett Favre’s all-time mark of 508.
Most games, most weeks, it would be a foregone conclusion. This Sunday? Not so much. The 49ers represent one of the NFC’s best teams, an annual Super Bowl contender under coach Jim Harbaugh. Their defense has allowed nine passing touchdowns this season, a tick below the league average.
And Manning hasn’t seen much of the Niners over the years, compiling a 2-2 record with six touchdowns. Part of the NFL’s enormous popularity is tied to gambling (official) and fantasy football (unofficial and family-friendly).
So about those odds on Manning. Here are prop bets from www.Bovada.lv
Will Peyton Manning record his 509th record breaking TD pass vs the 49ers?
Yes -180 (9/5)
No +150 (3/2)
How many Yards will Peyton Manning’s 509th record breaking TD pass be?
Over/Under 12.5
Who will catch Peyton Manning’s 509th record breaking TD pass?
TE Julius Thomas 2/1
WR Demaryius Thomas 3/1
WR Emmanuel Sanders 5/1
WR Wes Welker 2/1
Any Other Player 3/2
